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Gharley Family History

Gharley 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: Harley, Charley, Garley, Charles, Harvey, Hartley, Halley, Hanley

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Where is the Gharley family from?

You can see how Gharley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gharley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gharley families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gharley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gharley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gharley 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 18 census records available for the last name Gharley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gharley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gharley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gharley. For the veterans among your Gharley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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