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Ailley Family History

Ailley 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: Pilley, Cilley, Willey, Tilley, Dilley, Alley, Killey, Hilley, Milley

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Where is the Ailley family from?

You can see how Ailley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ailley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ailley families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Ailley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ailley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Ailley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ailley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ailley. For the veterans among your Ailley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailley lifespan?

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