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Wembley Family History

Wembley 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: Wimbley, Webley, Weibley, Kemble, Hemsley, Rumbley, Emley, Wesley

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Where is the Wembley family from?

You can see how Wembley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wembley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wembley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wembley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wembley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wembley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wembley 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 558 census records available for the last name Wembley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wembley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wembley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wembley. For the veterans among your Wembley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wembley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Wembley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wembley in 1976 was 52, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wembley 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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