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Lely Family History

Lely Surname Meaning

see Lilley.

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


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Where is the Lely family from?

You can see how Lely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lely families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lely's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lely 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 Lely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lely. 67% of Lely women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

What Lely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Lely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lely 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Lely. 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 60 military records available for the last name Lely. For the veterans among your Lely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lely lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lely in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lely 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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