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Sheley Family History

Sheley Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Shelley.

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


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Where is the Sheley family from?

You can see how Sheley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Sheley families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sheley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheley. 100% of Sheley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sheley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheley 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Sheley. 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 Sheley. For the veterans among your Sheley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sheley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sheley in 1954 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheley 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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