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Kearley Family History

Kearley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kerley itself a variant of Kirkley.

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


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Where is the Kearley family from?

You can see how Kearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Kearley families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kearley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kearley families in 1891.
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What did your Kearley 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 Kearley. 30% of Kearley men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Kearley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kearley were Taxicab Driver and 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
    30%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Plasterer
    12%
  • Taxicab Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Kearley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kearley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kearley in 1944 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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