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Wemsley Family History

Wemsley 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: Hemsley, Wesley, Wensley, Wamsley, Worsley, Wansley, Walmsley

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Where is the Wemsley family from?

You can see how Wemsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wemsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wemsley family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemsley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wemsley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wemsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemsley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wemsley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wemsley. For the veterans among your Wemsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemsley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wemsley

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