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Ealey Family History

Ealey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ely.

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


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Where is the Ealey family from?

You can see how Ealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ealey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Ealey families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Ealey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ealey families in 1891.
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What did your Ealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Road Stone Quarrier Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ealey. 20% of Ealey men worked as a Road Stone Quarrier Heavy Worker and 80% of Ealey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ealey were Gardener and Domestic.

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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

  • Road Stone Quarrier Heavy Worker
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter joiner
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ealey 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Ealey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ealey. For the veterans among your Ealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ealey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ealey in 1956 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ealey 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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