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Ealey Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Ely.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Eley, Ealy, Kaley, Eavey, Galey, Earley, Sealey, Kealey, Exley, Daley

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Ealey Family Origin

Where is the Ealey family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Ealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ealey families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ealey families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ealey's in the USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ealey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ealey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Ealey Family Occupations

    What did your Ealey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Farming and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ealey. A less common occupation for the Ealey family was Carpenter. The most common Ealey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 30% of Ealey's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      30%

    • Farming

      13%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Carpenter

      9%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ealey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Ealey Historical Records

    What Ealey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ealey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ealey. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ealey. For the veterans among your Ealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Ealey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Ealey lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ealey in 1956 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ealey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ealey 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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