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Dirley Family History

Dirley 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: Durley, Dilley, Darley, Kirley, Barley, Varley, Murley, Pilley

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Where is the Dirley family from?

You can see how Dirley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Dirley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Dirley families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirley's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Dirley families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirley 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 77 census records available for the last name Dirley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dirley. 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 Dirley. For the veterans among your Dirley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirley 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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