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Yaley Family History

Yaley 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: Paley, Caley, Yeley, Yale, Maley, Haley, Kaley, Galey, Yaney, Aley

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Where is the Yaley family from?

You can see how Yaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Yaley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yaley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaley 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 Yaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaley. 47% of Yaley men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Yaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Yaley. 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 109 military records available for the last name Yaley. For the veterans among your Yaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yaley in 1962 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaley 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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