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Emley Family History

Emley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Emily

English: habitational name from Hemley (Suffolk) from the Old English personal name Helma + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Americanized form of South German Imle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Emley family from?

You can see how Emley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Emley families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Emley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Emley families in 1891.
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What did your Emley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Emley. 100% of Emley men worked as a Solicitor and 100% of Emley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Emley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emley 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Emley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Emley. For the veterans among your Emley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Emley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Emley in 1952 was 19, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emley 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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