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Whiley Family History

Whiley Name Meaning

English: probably in most cases a nickname from Middle English wili ‘wily crafty deceitful’ though this may also be a habitational name from Wylye in Wiltshire itself derived from a river name there (British Celtic for ‘the tricky one’). Compare Wiley .

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


Similar surnames: Whaley, Wiley, Whitley, Wholey, Whiles, Hiley, Shiley, Whirley

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Where is the Whiley family from?

You can see how Whiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Whiley families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whiley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whiley families in 1911.
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What did your Whiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whiley. 100% of Whiley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Whiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiley 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Whiley. 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 997 military records available for the last name Whiley. For the veterans among your Whiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Whiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Whiley in 1959 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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