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Lidley Family History

Lidley 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: Lindley, Ridley, Gidley, Ladley, Sidley, Linley, Liley, Lilley

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Where is the Lidley family from?

You can see how Lidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lidley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lidley families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lidley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lidley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lidley 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 Lidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lidley. 100% of Lidley 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
    100%

What Lidley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Lidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidley 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Lidley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lidley. For the veterans among your Lidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1970, in the United States, Lidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lidley in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lidley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lidley 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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