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Schaley Family History

Schaley Name 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: Schley, Whaley, Caley, Scales, Schalk, Schuler, Staley, Mchale

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Where is the Schaley family from?

You can see how Schaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Schaley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaley. 25% of Schaley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Woodworker
    13%
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Schaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaley 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Schaley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Schaley. For the veterans among your Schaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schaley in 1967 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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