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Endley Family History

Endley Surname Meaning

The name is a variant of Hendley, which can be traced back to Handley or Henley, reflecting a loss of the initial H-.

Historical records indicate the usage of the name across different years and locations. For instance, Anne Endley was noted in 1734, while Andrew Henley appeared in 1755 in the IGI, specifically from Woburn, Beds.

Further records show George Endley in 1812 and George Henley in 1824 in the IGI, originating from Weston and Wixhill, Shropshire.

Additionally, the names John Hendley and John Endley are documented in 1841 and 1847, respectively, again sourced from the IGI, this time in Hodnet, Shropshire.

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


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You can see how Endley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Endley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Endley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Endley families living in Shropshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Endley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Endley families in 1891.
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What did your Endley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Endley. 86% of Endley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Endley. 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 142 military records available for the last name Endley. For the veterans among your Endley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Endley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Endley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Endley in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2001.

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