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Waley Family History

Waley Surname Meaning

see Whalley.

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


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Where is the Waley family from?

You can see how Waley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Waley families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Waley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waley 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 Waley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waley. 25% of Waley men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Waley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waley were Machinist and Nurse.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Waley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waley 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Waley. 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 644 military records available for the last name Waley. For the veterans among your Waley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Waley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waley in 1961 was 52, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waley 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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