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Everley Family History

Everley Name Meaning

English: variant of Everly .

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


Similar surnames: Eversley, Beverley, Overly, Varley, Wheeley, Verley, Selley, Everly

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Where is the Everley family from?

You can see how Everley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Everley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Everley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Everley families living in Wiltshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Everley's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Everley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Everley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Everley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Everley. 50% of Everley men worked as a Coal Hewer and 83% of Everley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Everley were General Labourer and Glover Machinist. .

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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 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Glover Machinist
    4%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Everley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Everley 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Everley. 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 619 military records available for the last name Everley. For the veterans among your Everley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Everley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Everley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Everley in 1967 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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