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Weiley Family History

Weiley 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: Wesley, Wiley, Webley, Weiler, Reiley, Wegley, Weibley, Werley

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Where is the Weiley family from?

You can see how Weiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weiley family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Weiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiley 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Weiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiley 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Weiley. 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 85 military records available for the last name Weiley. For the veterans among your Weiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Weiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Weiley in 1968 was 51, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiley 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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