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Factley Family History

Factley 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: Hartley, Mackley, Fackler, Fawley, Farley, Astley, Antley, Bartley

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Where is the Factley family from?

You can see how Factley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Factley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Factley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Factley families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Factley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Factley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Factley 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 95 census records available for the last name Factley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Factley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Factley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Factley. For the veterans among your Factley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Factley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Factley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Factley in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Factley 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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