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Dearnaley Family History

Dearnaley Surname Meaning

see Dearnley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dearnaley family from?

You can see how Dearnaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearnaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dearnaley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Dearnaley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dearnaley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dearnaley families in 1891.
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What did your Dearnaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dearnaley. 91% of Dearnaley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Cotton Winder
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

What Dearnaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dearnaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearnaley 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Dearnaley. 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 160 military records available for the last name Dearnaley. For the veterans among your Dearnaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearnaley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dearnaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dearnaley in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearnaley 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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