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Athley Family History

Athley 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: Athey, Ashley, Atchley, Pashley, Athy, Ansley, Axley, Akeley, Astley

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Where is the Athley family from?

You can see how Athley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Athley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Athley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Athley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Athley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athley 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 Athley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Athley. 50% of Athley men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Faller
    50%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Athley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Athley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Athley. For the veterans among your Athley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Athley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Athley in 1972 was 56, and 77 in 1996.

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