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Eely Family History

Eely Surname Meaning

see Ely.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Eely family from?

You can see how Eely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eely families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Eely's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Eely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eely. 78% of Eely 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%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%

What Eely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eely 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Eely. 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 309 military records available for the last name Eely. For the veterans among your Eely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eely lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Eely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eely in 1973 was 73, and 89 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eely 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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