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Dutley Family History

Dutley 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: Dudley, Durley, Duley, Nutley, Utley, Sutley, Rutley, Outley, Gulley

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Where is the Dutley family from?

You can see how Dutley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dutley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Dutley family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dutley's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dutley families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dutley 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 Dutley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dutley. 100% of Dutley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dutley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Dutley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dutley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dutley. For the veterans among your Dutley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Dutley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dutley in 1970 was 75, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dutley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dutley 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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