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Idley Family History

Idley 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: Ridley, Idle, Iley, Isley, Gidley, Adley, Idler, Sidley, Sidney

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Where is the Idley family from?

You can see how Idley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Idley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Idley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Idley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Idley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idley 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 Idley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Idley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Idley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Idley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Idley. For the veterans among your Idley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Idley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Idley in 1966 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idley 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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