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Lemley Family History

Lemley Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Lumley.

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


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Where is the Lemley family from?

You can see how Lemley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lemley families living in Cornwall. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lemley's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Lemley families in 1891.
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What did your Lemley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemley. 100% of Lemley 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lemley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemley 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Lemley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lemley. For the veterans among your Lemley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lemley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lemley in 1944 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemley 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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