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Roadley Family History

Roadley Surname Meaning

see Rodley.

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


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Where is the Roadley family from?

You can see how Roadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roadley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Roadley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Roadley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Roadley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roadley 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 Roadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roadley. 87% of Roadley 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
    87%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    5%
  • Electrical Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Hospital Nurse Retired
    5%

What Roadley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roadley 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Roadley. 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 173 military records available for the last name Roadley. For the veterans among your Roadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roadley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Roadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Roadley in 1973 was 92, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roadley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roadley 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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