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Ceely Family History

Ceely Surname Meaning

see Sealey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ceely family from?

You can see how Ceely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ceely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Ceely families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ceely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ceely families in 1891.
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What did your Ceely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ceely. 100% of Ceely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ceely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceely 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Ceely. 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 158 military records available for the last name Ceely. For the veterans among your Ceely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceely lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ceely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ceely in 1951 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceely 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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