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Deafley Family History

Deafley 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: Deatley, Healey, Dagley, Heasley, Headley, Heatley, Denley, Darley

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Where is the Deafley family from?

You can see how Deafley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deafley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Deafley families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Deafley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deafley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deafley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deafley 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 18 census records available for the last name Deafley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deafley 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 Deafley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Deafley. For the veterans among your Deafley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deafley lifespan?

Average Deafley life expectancy in 1998 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deafley 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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