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Dandley Family History

Dandley 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: Handley, Mandley, Danley, Manley, Hanley, Sandler, Lindley, Chandley

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Where is the Dandley family from?

You can see how Dandley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dandley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dandley family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dandley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dandley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Dandley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dandley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dandley. For the veterans among your Dandley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dandley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dandley in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dandley 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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