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Eiley Family History

Eiley 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, Exley, Riley, Emley, Wiley, Miley, Ailey, Reiley, Eley, Epley

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Where is the Eiley family from?

You can see how Eiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Eiley families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eiley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiley 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 Eiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eiley. 100% of Eiley 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 734 census records available for the last name Eiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiley 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Eiley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Eiley. For the veterans among your Eiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Eiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eiley in 1967 was 66, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiley 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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