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Strelly Family History

Strelly 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: Stelly, Estrella, Stella, Stell, Stelle, Strehle, Straley, Steeley

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Where is the Strelly family from?

You can see how Strelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strelly family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Strelly families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Strelly family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Strelly's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Strelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strelly 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 66 census records available for the last name Strelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strelly 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Strelly. 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 15 military records available for the last name Strelly. For the veterans among your Strelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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