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Endley Name Meaning

variant of Hendley (see Handley ) or Henley with loss of H-. Compare Anne Endley 1734 Andrew Henley 1755 in IGI (Woburn Beds); George Endley 1812 George Henley 1824 in IGI (Weston and Wixhill Shrops); John Hendley 1841 John Endley 1847 in IGI (Hodnet Shrops).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Pendley, Endler, Hendley, Erdley, Ensley, Endsley, Fendley, Henley

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Where is the Endley family from?

You can see how Endley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Endley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Endley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Endley families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Endley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Endley families in 1840.
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What did your Endley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Endley. 60% of Endley 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Endley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Endley 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Endley. 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 142 military records available for the last name Endley. For the veterans among your Endley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Endley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Endley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Endley in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2001.

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