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Liley Family History

Liley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lilly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Liley family from?

You can see how Liley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 163 Liley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Liley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Liley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liley 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 Liley 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 Liley. 24% of Liley men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Liley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liley were Warp Dresser Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    24%
  • Dairy Farmer
    18%
  • Underground Coal Miner Haulage Hand
    12%
  • Warp Dresser Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Liley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Liley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liley. 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 Liley. For the veterans among your Liley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Liley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liley in 1955 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liley 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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