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Shley Family History

Shley 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: Schley, Soley, Ashley, Shuey, Shiley, Sheley, Seley, Shey, Saley

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Where is the Shley family from?

You can see how Shley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shley family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shley 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 265 census records available for the last name Shley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shley 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Shley. 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 45 military records available for the last name Shley. For the veterans among your Shley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Shley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shley in 1974 was 72, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shley 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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