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Earley Name Meaning

English and Irish (Leitrim and Tyrone): variant of Early . Americanized form of German Ehrle .

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


Similar surnames: Early, Carley, Cearley, Ealey, Harley, Kerley, Easley, Barley, Earle

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Where is the Earley family from?

You can see how Earley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 61 Earley families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Earley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Earley families in 1911.
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What did your Earley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Earley. 71% of Earley men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Earley women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earley were Laborer and Income. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Income
    29%
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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Earley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earley 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Earley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Earley. For the veterans among your Earley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Earley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Earley in 1944 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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