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Emly Family History

Emly Surname Meaning

see Embley. see Hemley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Emly family from?

You can see how Emly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Emly families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Emly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emly families in 1891.
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What did your Emly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emly. 78% of Emly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emly 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Emly. 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 203 military records available for the last name Emly. For the veterans among your Emly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Emly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Emly in 1968 was 74, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emly 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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