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Earnley Family History

Earnley 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: Carnley, Eardley, Darnley, Earney, Earley, Fearnley, Hartley, Manley

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Where is the Earnley family from?

You can see how Earnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Earnley families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Earnley family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Earnley's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Earnley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earnley 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 119 census records available for the last name Earnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Earnley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Earnley. For the veterans among your Earnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Earnley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Earnley in 1975 was 64, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnley 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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