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Hereley Family History

Hereley 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: Herley, Hartley, Henley, Harley, Seeley, Berley, Hemsley, Hensley

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Where is the Hereley family from?

You can see how Hereley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hereley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hereley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hereley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hereley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hereley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hereley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Hereley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hereley 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hereley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hereley. For the veterans among your Hereley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hereley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Hereley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hereley in 1965 was 81, and 98 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hereley 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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