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Actley Family History

Actley 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: Astley, Antley, Ackley, Artley, Hartley, Caley, Mackley, Coley

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Where is the Actley family from?

You can see how Actley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Actley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Actley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Actley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Actley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Actley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Actley 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 50 census records available for the last name Actley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Actley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Actley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Actley. For the veterans among your Actley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Actley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Actley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Actley

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