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Audley Family History

Audley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Audley in Staffordshire named from the Old English female personal name Aldgȳth + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Audley family from?

You can see how Audley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Audley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Audley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Audley families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Audley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Audley families in 1891.
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What did your Audley 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 Audley. 27% of Audley men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Audley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Audley were Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    27%
  • Lorry Driver
    20%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Police Constable
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Audley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Audley 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Audley. 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 754 military records available for the last name Audley. For the veterans among your Audley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Audley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Audley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Audley in 1962 was 75, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Audley 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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