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Dartley Family History

Dartley 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: Hartley, Bartley, Darley, Gartley, Darnley, Artley, Barley, Varley

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Where is the Dartley family from?

You can see how Dartley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dartley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dartley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dartley families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dartley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dartley families in 1920.
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What did your Dartley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dartley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Dartley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dartley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dartley. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dartley. For the veterans among your Dartley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dartley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dartley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dartley in 1962 was 66, and 102 in 2003.

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