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Dardley Family History

Dardley 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: Yardley, Darley, Eardley, Darnley, Hartley, Barley, Varley, Parsley

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Where is the Dardley family from?

You can see how Dardley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dardley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dardley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dardley families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dardley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dardley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Dardley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dardley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dardley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dardley. For the veterans among your Dardley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dardley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dardley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dardley

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