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Fyley Family History

Fyley 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: Foley, Ryley, Faley, Fyler, Paley, Oyler, Foyle, Ley, Lyle, Caley

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Where is the Fyley family from?

You can see how Fyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Fyley families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fyley family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fyley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fyley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Fyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fyley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fyley. For the veterans among your Fyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyley 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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