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Egley Family History

Egley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Egli. English (Yorkshire): variant of Edgley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Egley family from?

You can see how Egley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Egley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Egley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Egley families in 1891.
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What did your Egley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Egley. 100% of Egley men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Egley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Egley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egley 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Egley. 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 644 military records available for the last name Egley. For the veterans among your Egley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Egley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Egley in 1961 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egley 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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