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Sheeliy Family History

Sheeliy 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: Sheely, Sheeley, Seeley, Sheehy, Wheeley, Shelby, Shealy, Shelley

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Where is the Sheeliy family from?

You can see how Sheeliy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeliy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sheeliy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheeliy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sheeliy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheeliy 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 146 census records available for the last name Sheeliy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeliy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sheeliy. 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 Sheeliy. For the veterans among your Sheeliy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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