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Wileley Family History

Wileley 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: Willey, Wiseley, Pilley, Cilley, Tilley, Winkley, Wheeley, Dilley

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Where is the Wileley family from?

You can see how Wileley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wileley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wileley family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wileley's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wileley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wileley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wileley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wileley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wileley. For the veterans among your Wileley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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