Miley (surname)

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Miley is an English, Irish, and American family name. In America, it is a family name of predominantly Irish origin, although some claim German origin that was originally spelled Meiley. [1]

Notable people with the surname include:

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References

  1. Paul Newcomer Miley, David Ray Miley, Ray Leonard Miley The Miley family history, 1495-1964 1965 Page 51 We entitle our drawing: "The Miley Ripley Area." Looking backwards to the year 1835, we visualize this entire area as a vast forest. There were no roads. Trails served for movement from one place to another. The district served by S. R. 514 "This is: "The Miley Ripley Area;" this is the land of long ago and the land of today; this is where the name Miley has been prominent, honored and respected continuously for one hundred and thirty years; this is where the romance of The David Miley family blossomed ..."