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Stealey Family History

Stealey Surname Meaning

English and Welsh (also Steeley): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stealey family from?

You can see how Stealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Stealey families living in Flintshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Stealey's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Stealey families in 1891.
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What did your Stealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stealey. 43% of Stealey men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Stealey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stealey were Farm Labourer and School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Photographer (master)
    29%
  • Farm Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • School Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stealey 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Stealey. 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 520 military records available for the last name Stealey. For the veterans among your Stealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stealey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Stealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stealey in 1954 was 48, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stealey 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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