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Kaley Family History

Kaley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kahle. Compare Kahley or Köhler (see Kohler).

English (Yorkshire and Buckinghamshire): variant of Caley.

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


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Where is the Kaley family from?

You can see how Kaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Kaley families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kaley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kaley families in 1891.
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What did your Kaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kaley. 100% of Kaley men worked as a Farm Carter and 100% of Kaley 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

  • Farm Carter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaley 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Kaley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaley. For the veterans among your Kaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaley in 1950 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaley 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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