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Diley Family History

Diley 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: Iley, Riley, Dilley, Duley, Dilly, Wiley, Miley, Ailey, Dile, Hiley

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Where is the Diley family from?

You can see how Diley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Diley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Diley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Diley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diley. 100% of Diley 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Diley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diley 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Diley. 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 257 military records available for the last name Diley. For the veterans among your Diley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Diley in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diley 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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