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Vorley Family History

Vorley Surname Meaning

variant of Varley.

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


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Where is the Vorley family from?

You can see how Vorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Vorley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vorley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Vorley families in 1891.
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What did your Vorley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vorley. 93% of Vorley 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
    93%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorley 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Vorley. 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 131 military records available for the last name Vorley. For the veterans among your Vorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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