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Counley Family History

Counley Surname 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: Coonley, Conley, Cowley, Curley, Townley, Coley, Onley, Corney

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Where is the Counley family from?

You can see how Counley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Counley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Counley families living in New Brunswick. This was about 36% of all the recorded Counley's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Counley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Counley 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 Counley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Counley. 50% of Counley men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Counley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Counley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counley 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Counley. 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 48 military records available for the last name Counley. For the veterans among your Counley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Counley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Counley in 1967 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Counley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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