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Fley Family History

Fley Surname Meaning

see Flay.

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


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Where is the Fley family from?

You can see how Fley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fley families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Fley families living in Devon. This was about 62% of all the recorded Fley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fley families in 1891.
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What did your Fley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fley. 100% of Fley 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 Fley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fley 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Fley. 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 158 military records available for the last name Fley. For the veterans among your Fley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Fley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fley in 1967 was 95, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fley 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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