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Aerley Family History

Aerley 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: Berley, Verley, Kerley, Perley, Herley, Werley, Akerley, Henley

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Where is the Aerley family from?

You can see how Aerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aerley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Aerley families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Aerley family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aerley's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Aerley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Aerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aerley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Aerley. 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 Aerley. For the veterans among your Aerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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