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Mearley Family History

Mearley 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: Marley, Cearley, Earley, Kearley, Mealey, Manley, Barley, Early

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Where is the Mearley family from?

You can see how Mearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mearley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mearley family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Mearley's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Mearley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mearley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mearley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mearley. For the veterans among your Mearley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mearley

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