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Erley Family History

Erley Surname Meaning

see Earley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Erley family from?

You can see how Erley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Erley families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Erley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erley 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 Erley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erley. 100% of Erley 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erley 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Erley. 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 321 military records available for the last name Erley. For the veterans among your Erley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Erley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erley in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erley 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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