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Wereley Family History

Wereley 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: Werley, Worsley, Seeley, Berley, Wortley, Worley, Wormley, Wheeley

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Where is the Wereley family from?

You can see how Wereley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wereley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wereley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Wereley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wereley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wereley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wereley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wereley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wereley. 85% of Wereley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wereley women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    85%
  • Income
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wereley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wereley 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Wereley. 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 94 military records available for the last name Wereley. For the veterans among your Wereley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wereley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wereley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wereley in 1963 was 70, and 57 in 2004.

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