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Aley Family History

Aley Surname Meaning

English (Essex): perhaps a habitational name from Aley Green in Caddington Bedfordshire (earlier in Hertfordshire) although this placename may be inversely from the surname.

Alternatively, perhaps from the Middle English female personal name Ayleve (from an Old English personal name such as Æthelgifu ‘noble’ + ‘gift’).

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


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You can see how Aley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Aley families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Aley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aley families in 1911.
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What did your Aley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aley. 50% of Aley men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Aley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aley 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Aley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aley. For the veterans among your Aley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Aley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Aley in 1954 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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