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Karley Family History

Karley Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Carley.

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


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Where is the Karley family from?

You can see how Karley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Karley families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Karley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karley. 85% of Karley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Fish Frier
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Karley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karley 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Karley. 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 217 military records available for the last name Karley. For the veterans among your Karley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Karley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Karley in 1964 was 51, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karley 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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