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Eatherly Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Atherley . This surname is found mainly in TN.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Matherly, Weatherly, Heatherly, Epperly, Easterly, Atherley, Leather

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Where is the Eatherly family from?

You can see how Eatherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatherly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eatherly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Eatherly families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Eatherly's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Eatherly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eatherly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eatherly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eatherly. 100% of Eatherly 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Eatherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatherly 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Eatherly. 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 470 military records available for the last name Eatherly. For the veterans among your Eatherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatherly lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eatherly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eatherly in 1956 was 41, and 60 in 2004.

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