Sheeley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Sheeley family

The surname Sheeley was first found in Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat as an offshoot of the Cahills, being directly descended from Tomhas na Sealbuide, or Thomas of the Seals. Irish history was greatly influenced by the Norman invasion of 1172, and thereafter, the surnames of Irish Gaelic clanns and septs and many of the Norman families became almost indistinguishable. This family name was found later in Clare where the name assumed Shalloo and represented the first recorded reference to the name.

Early History of the Sheeley family

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Sheeley Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Shally, Shalvey, Shalloo, Shealy, Shallow, O'Shallow, O'Shally, Shelley, O'Shelley, O'Shalvey and many more.

Early Notables of the Sheeley family

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Sheeley Ranking

In the United States, the name Sheeley is the 17,560^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Sheeley migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sheeley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. John Sheeley, (b. 1812), aged 25, British settler who arrive at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Kutusoff" in 1837 2
Mr. Pat Sheeley, (b. 1854), aged 20, Irish settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "City of Richmond" in 1874 2
Mr. Edward Sheeley, (b. 1848), aged 27, Irish settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Bothnia" in 1875 2
Miss Ellen Sheeley, (b. 1879), aged 24, Irish settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "The Queen" in 1879 2
Johana Sheeley, (b. 1860), aged 20, Irish settler who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Egypt" in 1880 2
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Sheeley Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Miss Ellie Sheeley, (b. 1880), aged 22, Irish settler from Listowel who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Celtic" in 1902 2
Mr. William E. Sheeley, (b. 1840), aged 65, English settler from London, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Philadelphia" in 1905 2
Mr. Michael Sheeley, (b. 1888), aged 18, Irish settler from Limerick, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Oceanic" in 1905 2
Mr. John J Sheeley, (b. 1877), aged 30, Scottish settler, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Umbria" in 1907 2
Mr. Gustavos Adolphius Sheeley, (b. 1860), aged 51, South African settler from Johannesburg, South Africa who arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Olympic" in 1911. 2
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Sheeley migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Sheeley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Catherine Sheeley, aged 20, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Stamboul"

Sheeley Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. Sheeley, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Orita" in 1903 3
Mrs. Sheeley, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Orita" in 1903 3
Mr. G. Sheeley, Irish farmer who arrived at Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Ormuz" in 1910 3
Mr. Fredric William Sheeley, who arrived in Brisbane, Australia aboard the "Esperance Bay" in 1950 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Sheeley (post 1700) +

Sharon K. "Shari" Sheeley (1940-2002), American songwriter who wrote songs for Glen Campbell, Ricky Nelson, Brenda Lee

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021 from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Records Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=9255624&S=6&N=9&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=9255624&T=P&S=1