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Virley Family History

Virley Surname Meaning

see Varley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Virley family from?

You can see how Virley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Virley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Virley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Virley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Virley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virley 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 Virley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Virley. 60% of Virley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Estate Agent
    40%

What Virley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Virley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Virley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Virley. For the veterans among your Virley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Virley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Virley in 1962 was 52, and 74 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Virley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virley 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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