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Adley Family History

Adley Name Meaning

English: probably a habitational name, perhaps from a place named Hadley or Hadleigh (see Hadley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hadley, Padley, Wadley, Radley, Ladley, Ailey, Fadley, Adney, Apley

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Where is the Adley family from?

You can see how Adley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Adley families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Adley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Adley families in 1911.
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What did your Adley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Adley. 60% of Adley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Adley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adley 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Adley. 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 Adley. For the veterans among your Adley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Adley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Adley in 1962 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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