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Eyley Family History

Eyley Surname Meaning

see Iley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eyley family from?

You can see how Eyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Eyley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Eyley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Eyley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Eyley families in 1891.
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What did your Eyley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eyley. 34% of Eyley men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Eyley 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

  • Aircraft Fitter
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Fireclay Getter Pipe Works Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eyley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyley 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Eyley. 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 126 military records available for the last name Eyley. For the veterans among your Eyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Eyley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eyley in 1973 was 85, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyley 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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