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Shayley Family History

Shayley 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: Shatley, Shanley, Shapley, Shawley, Shadley, Hayley, Halley, Hanley

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Where is the Shayley family from?

You can see how Shayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shayley families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Shayley's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shayley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shayley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Shayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayley 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 immigration records available for the last name Shayley. 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 military records available for the last name Shayley. For the veterans among your Shayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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