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Adeley Family History

Adeley 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: Akeley, Madeley, Adley, Fadeley, Seeley, Adler, Adney, Hadley, Ansley

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Where is the Adeley family from?

You can see how Adeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Adeley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Adeley family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Adeley's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Adeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Adeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adeley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Adeley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Adeley. For the veterans among your Adeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adeley lifespan?

Average Adeley life expectancy in 2004 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adeley 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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