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Eastley Family History

Eastley Surname Meaning

English (Devon): topographic name from Middle English est ‘east’ + lei(e) ‘open land clearing’ (Old English ēast lēah) for someone who lived ‘at the east clearing’.

It can also serve as a habitational name from a place so named, such as Eastleigh (Hampshire).

Additionally, it is associated with Eastleigh in Westleigh (Devon) or Eastley Farm in Leckhampstead (Berkshire).

This reflects the geographical and linguistic features of the region, indicative of settlements in relation to their surrounding landscapes.

Names like these provide insight into the historical significance of certain locales within Devon and surrounding areas.

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


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Where is the Eastley family from?

You can see how Eastley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eastley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Eastley families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eastley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eastley families in 1911.
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What did your Eastley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eastley. 36% of Eastley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eastley women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eastley were New Worker and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • New Worker
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eastley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastley 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Eastley. 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 430 military records available for the last name Eastley. For the veterans among your Eastley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Eastley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eastley in 1956 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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