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Eraley Family History

Eraley 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: Braley, Graley, Erdley, Fraley, Ealey, Raley, Craley, Paley, Berley

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Where is the Eraley family from?

You can see how Eraley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eraley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eraley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eraley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eraley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Eraley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eraley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eraley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Eraley. For the veterans among your Eraley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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