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Ierley Family History

Ierley 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: Berley, Verley, Kerley, Perley, Herley, Werley, Bierley, Henley

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Where is the Ierley family from?

You can see how Ierley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ierley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ierley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ierley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ierley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ierley 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 77 census records available for the last name Ierley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ierley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ierley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ierley. For the veterans among your Ierley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ierley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Ierley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ierley in 1953 was 42, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ierley 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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