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Mealey Family History

Mealey Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Máille see O'Malley.

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


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Where is the Mealey family from?

You can see how Mealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Mealey families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mealey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mealey families in 1891.
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What did your Mealey 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 Mealey. 100% of Mealey men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Mealey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Waitress
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mealey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mealey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mealey. For the veterans among your Mealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mealey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mealey in 1949 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mealey 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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