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Hearley Family History

Hearley Surname Meaning

Variant of Harley. Compare George Hearley 1761 Sarah Harley 1784 in IGI (Yoxall Staffs); Mally Harley 1781 Barnard Hearley 1782 in IGI (Ovenden WR Yorks).

Variant of Hurley. Compare Martha Hurley 1782 Martha Hearley 1801 in IGI (Oldbury Worcs).

Variant of Earley with prosthetic H-. Compare Rebeckah Earley 1680 Jane Hearley 1785 in IGI (Salisbury Wilts).

From Ó hIarfhlatha see Herlihy.

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


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Where is the Hearley family from?

You can see how Hearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hearley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Hearley families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hearley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hearley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearley 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 Hearley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hearley. 100% of Hearley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hearley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hearley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearley 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Hearley. 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 197 military records available for the last name Hearley. For the veterans among your Hearley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hearley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hearley in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearley 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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