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Ailey Family History

Ailey Surname Meaning

English: habitational name, perhaps from a minor place in Herefordshire called Ailey, or alternatively from a place called Hailey (see Haley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ailey family from?

You can see how Ailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ailey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Ailey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Ailey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ailey families in 1891.
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What did your Ailey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ailey. 100% of Ailey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailey 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Ailey. 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 614 military records available for the last name Ailey. For the veterans among your Ailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ailey in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailey 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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