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Mley Family History

Mley 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: Ley, Kley, Iley, Emley, Bley, Oley, Miley, Maley, Eley, Mey

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Where is the Mley family from?

You can see how Mley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mley family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mley's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Mley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mley 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mley. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mley. For the veterans among your Mley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Mley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mley in 1974 was 60, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mley 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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