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Shiely Family History

Shiely Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shield, Shively, Shiel, Shiels, Sheely, Shiell, Shely, Sheehy

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Where is the Shiely family from?

You can see how Shiely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shiely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shiely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shiely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shiely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiely. 100% of Shiely men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shiely women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Shiely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Shiely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiely census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Shiely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Shiely. For the veterans among your Shiely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiely lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shiely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shiely in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiely ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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