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Dehley Family History

Dehley 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: Denley, Dehler, Deeley, Henley, Mehle, Medley, Seeley, Berley, Dudley

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Where is the Dehley family from?

You can see how Dehley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dehley families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dehley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dehley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dehley. For the veterans among your Dehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehley

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