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Piley Family History

Piley 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: Paley, Pilley, Iley, Riley, Pile, Poley, Pixley, Wiley, Miley, Ailey

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Where is the Piley family from?

You can see how Piley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Piley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Piley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Piley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Piley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piley 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 Piley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Piley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piley 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Piley. 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 118 military records available for the last name Piley. For the veterans among your Piley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Piley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Piley in 1969 was 67, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piley 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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