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Emerley Family History

Emerley Surname 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: Everley, Medley, Murley, Berley, Marley, Morley, Eversley, Merle

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Where is the Emerley family from?

You can see how Emerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emerley family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Emerley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Emerley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Emerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Emerley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Emerley. For the veterans among your Emerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerley lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Emerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emerley in 1977 was 60, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emerley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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