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Hunlley Family History

Hunlley Name 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: Huntley, Hulley, Hunsley, Hundley, Hunley, Halley, Hanley, Henley

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Where is the Hunlley family from?

You can see how Hunlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunlley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunlley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hunlley families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hunlley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hunlley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunlley 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 Hunlley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunlley. 100% of Hunlley 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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What Hunlley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Hunlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunlley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hunlley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hunlley. For the veterans among your Hunlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunlley lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Hunlley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hunlley in 1984 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

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