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Dantley Family History

Dantley Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Antley, Cantley, Danley, Hartley, Manley, Hanley, Bentley, Wansley

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Where is the Dantley family from?

You can see how Dantley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dantley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dantley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Dantley families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dantley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dantley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dantley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dantley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dantley. 100% of Dantley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dantley women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Dantley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dantley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dantley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Dantley. For the veterans among your Dantley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dantley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dantley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dantley in 1966 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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