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Entley Family History

Entley 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: Bentley, Antley, Ensley, Entler, Henley, Huntley, Insley, Hensley

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Where is the Entley family from?

You can see how Entley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Entley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Entley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Entley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Entley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Entley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Entley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Entley. 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 42 military records available for the last name Entley. For the veterans among your Entley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Entley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Entley in 1963 was 52, and 67 in 2001.

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