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Herlley Family History

Herlley 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: Herley, Hartley, Halley, Heller, Henley, Helle, Harley, Berley

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Where is the Herlley family from?

You can see how Herlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Herlley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Herlley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Herlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Herlley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herlley. For the veterans among your Herlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlley

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