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Earlie Family History

Earlie 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: Earle, Karlin, Marie, Carlin, Early, Eagle, Harle, Erie, Carline

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Where is the Earlie family from?

You can see how Earlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Earlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Earlie families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Earlie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Earlie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Earlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earlie. 34% of Earlie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Earlie women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Earlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Earlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earlie 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Earlie. 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 284 military records available for the last name Earlie. For the veterans among your Earlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earlie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Earlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Earlie in 1962 was 71, and 21 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Earlie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earlie 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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