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Fox Ley Family History

Fox Ley 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: Folley, Oxley, Foley, Boxley, Loxley, Moxley, Pooley, Cowley, Howley

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Where is the Fox Ley family from?

You can see how Fox Ley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fox Ley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fox Ley families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fox Ley's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Fox Ley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fox Ley 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 702 census records available for the last name Fox Ley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fox Ley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fox Ley. 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 938 military records available for the last name Fox Ley. For the veterans among your Fox Ley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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