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Addley Family History

Addley 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: Audley, Adley, Medley, Ridley, Adler, Adney, Audrey, Hadley, Dudley

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Where is the Addley family from?

You can see how Addley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Addley families living in Kent. This was about 62% of all the recorded Addley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Addley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addley 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 Addley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Addley. 67% of Addley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Addley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Addley were Lorry Driver (wholesale Pros and Old Age Pensioner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Lorry Driver (wholesale Pros
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Addley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addley 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Addley. 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 229 military records available for the last name Addley. For the veterans among your Addley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Addley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Addley in 1952 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addley 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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