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Korley Family History

Korley 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: Morley, Worley, Corley, Kerley, Gorley, Kirley, Korey, Pooley, Cowley

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Where is the Korley family from?

You can see how Korley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Korley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Korley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Korley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Korley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korley 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 200 census records available for the last name Korley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korley 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Korley. 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 Korley. For the veterans among your Korley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Korley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Korley in 1968 was 59, and 43 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korley 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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