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Scealey Family History

Scealey 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: Stealey, Sealey, Shealey, Seeley, Caley, Scales, Healey, Staley

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Where is the Scealey family from?

You can see how Scealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scealey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Scealey families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Scealey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Scealey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Scealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scealey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Scealey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scealey. For the veterans among your Scealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scealey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Scealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Scealey in 1975 was 76, and 79 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scealey 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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