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Herley Family History

Herley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hurley probably via Herlihy. English: variant of Harley or Hurley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herley family from?

You can see how Herley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Herley families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Herley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herley families in 1891.
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What did your Herley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herley. 100% of Herley men worked as a General Labourer and 97% of Herley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Waitress
    4%

What Herley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Herley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herley. 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 725 military records available for the last name Herley. For the veterans among your Herley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herley in 1961 was 51, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herley 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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