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Herdley Family History

Herdley 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: Headley, Hedley, Hendley, Erdley, Herley, Hartley, Henley, Medley

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Where is the Herdley family from?

You can see how Herdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Herdley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herdley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Herdley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Herdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Herdley. 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 Herdley. For the veterans among your Herdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdley 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 Herdley

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