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Exely Family History

Exely 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: Early, Edel, Axel, Fegely, Ezell, Exley, Emery, Ely, Evelyn, Vesely

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Where is the Exely family from?

You can see how Exely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Exely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Exely family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Exely's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Exely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exely 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 82 census records available for the last name Exely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exely 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Exely. 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 57 military records available for the last name Exely. For the veterans among your Exely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exely lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Exely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Exely in 1997 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exely 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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