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Lemely Family History

Lemely 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: Lemery, Lemly, Lovely, Fegely, Emery, Demel, Lemer, Level, Levell

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Where is the Lemely family from?

You can see how Lemely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemely families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Lemely families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lemely families in 1880.
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What did your Lemely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemely. 100% of Lemely men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Lemely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemely 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 Lemely. 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 Lemely. For the veterans among your Lemely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemely lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Lemely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lemely in 1975 was 45, and 79 in 1981.

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