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Lelie Family History

Lelie 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: Leslie, Helie, Levie, Elie, Velie, Lewis, Lee, Melis, Melin, Lewin

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Where is the Lelie family from?

You can see how Lelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lelie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lelie families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lelie's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lelie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lelie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lelie. 100% of Lelie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lelie women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Hold
    50%
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What Lelie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Lelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelie 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Lelie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Lelie. For the veterans among your Lelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Lelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lelie in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 1998.

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