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Spencely Family History

Spencely Surname Meaning

see Spenceley.

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


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Where is the Spencely family from?

You can see how Spencely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spencely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Spencely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Spencely families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Spencely's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spencely families in 1891.
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What did your Spencely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spencely. 100% of Spencely 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spencely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spencely 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Spencely. 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 82 military records available for the last name Spencely. For the veterans among your Spencely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spencely lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spencely

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