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Lalley Family History

Lalley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lally. Americanized form of French Lally.

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


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Where is the Lalley family from?

You can see how Lalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lalley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 65 Lalley families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lalley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lalley families in 1891.
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What did your Lalley 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 Lalley. 32% of Lalley men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Lalley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lalley were Timber Porter and Bookfolder.

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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
    32%
  • Coal Hewer Underground
    19%
  • Small Holder
    13%
  • Timber Porter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Bookfolder
    5%

What Lalley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalley 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Lalley. 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 Lalley. For the veterans among your Lalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalley lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lalley in 1942 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lalley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lalley 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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