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Lemly Family History

Lemly Name Meaning

Variant of Lemley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Emily, Lally, Lewey, Lemoi, Feely, Comly, Remley, Fealy, Lem, Ehly

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Where is the Lemly family from?

You can see how Lemly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Lemly families living in Virginia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lemly's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lemly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemly. 35% of Lemly men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lemly women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemly were Farm Labor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Practical Nurse
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lemly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemly 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Lemly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lemly. For the veterans among your Lemly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lemly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lemly in 1962 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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