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Meanley Family History

Meanley Surname Meaning

Variant of Manley from Meanley in Newton near Clitheroe (WR Yorks).

The place-name derives from Old English (ge)mǣne ‘common’ + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meanley family from?

You can see how Meanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meanley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meanley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Meanley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Meanley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Meanley families in 1891.
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What did your Meanley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meanley. 100% of Meanley men worked as a Farmer and 85% of Meanley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    5%
  • Assistant In Shop
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meanley 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Meanley. 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 164 military records available for the last name Meanley. For the veterans among your Meanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meanley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Meanley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meanley in 1959 was 32, and 83 in 2003.

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