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Supley Family History

Supley 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: Rupley, Sutley, Suplee, Sully, Gulley, Murley, Turley, Seeley, Gurley

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Where is the Supley family from?

You can see how Supley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Supley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Supley families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Supley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Supley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Supley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Supley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Supley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Supley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Supley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Supley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Supley. For the veterans among your Supley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Supley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Supley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Supley in 1968 was 67, and 64 in 2003.

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