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Shiley Family History

Shiley Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish Shealy.

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


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Where is the Shiley family from?

You can see how Shiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shiley families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shiley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Shiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiley 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 Shiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiley. 28% of Shiley men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Shiley women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiley were Miner and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiley 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Shiley. 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 758 military records available for the last name Shiley. For the veterans among your Shiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiley lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Shiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shiley in 1949 was 51, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiley 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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