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Carlely Family History

Carlely 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: Carley, Carey, Barley, Varley, Carnell, Harley, Marley, Caley, Curley

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Where is the Carlely family from?

You can see how Carlely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carlely family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlely's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Carlely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlely 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlely 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlely. For the veterans among your Carlely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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