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Hareley Family History

Hareley 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: Hartley, Harley, Haseley, Harvey, Halley, Hanley, Barley, Varley

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Where is the Hareley family from?

You can see how Hareley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hareley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hareley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hareley family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hareley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hareley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hareley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hareley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hareley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hareley. For the veterans among your Hareley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hareley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hareley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hareley

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