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Earlley Family History

Earlley 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: Eardley, Earley, Hartley, Halley, Barley, Early, Varley, Galley

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Where is the Earlley family from?

You can see how Earlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earlley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Earlley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Earlley families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Earlley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Earlley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earlley 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 Earlley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Earlley. 60% of Earlley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Earlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earlley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Earlley. 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 39 military records available for the last name Earlley. For the veterans among your Earlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earlley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Earlley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Earlley in 1965 was 67, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earlley 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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