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Edgely Family History

Edgely Surname Meaning

see Edgley. from Edgelaw (Midlothian). The place-name is from Scots edge ‘edge ridge with a marked edge’ + law ‘hill’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Edgely family from?

You can see how Edgely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Edgely families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Edgely's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Edgely families in 1891.
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What did your Edgely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edgely. 100% of Edgely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edgely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgely 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Edgely. 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 308 military records available for the last name Edgely. For the veterans among your Edgely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgely lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Edgely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edgely in 1964 was 85, and 97 in 2002.

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