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Amaley Family History

Amaley 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: Ramaley, Maley, Manley, Paley, Marley, Whaley, Caley, Maly, Ansley

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Where is the Amaley family from?

You can see how Amaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amaley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Amaley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Amaley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Amaley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amaley 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 64 census records available for the last name Amaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amaley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Amaley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Amaley. For the veterans among your Amaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amaley lifespan?

Average Amaley life expectancy in 1977 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amaley 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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