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Weerley Family History

Weerley 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: Weekley, Wehrley, Werley, Wherley, Seeley, Berley, Worley, Wheeley

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Where is the Weerley family from?

You can see how Weerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weerley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Weerley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Weerley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Weerley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weerley 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 9 census records available for the last name Weerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weerley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Weerley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Weerley. For the veterans among your Weerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weerley lifespan?

Average Weerley life expectancy in 1968 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weerley 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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