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Domley Family History

Domley 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: Dooley, Comley, Dolley, Donley, Dowley, Pooley, Cowley, Dolney

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Where is the Domley family from?

You can see how Domley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Domley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Domley family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Domley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Domley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domley 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 243 census records available for the last name Domley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Domley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Domley. For the veterans among your Domley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domley lifespan?

Average Domley life expectancy in 1969 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domley 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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