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Weeley Family History

Weeley 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: Seeley, Wheeley, Keeley, Wesley, Weekley, Feeley, Webley, Beeley

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Where is the Weeley family from?

You can see how Weeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Weeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weeley families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weeley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weeley 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 Weeley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Weeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Weeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeley 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Weeley. 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 46 military records available for the last name Weeley. For the veterans among your Weeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Weeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weeley in 1967 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeley 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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