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Likly Family History

Likly 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: Lilly, Likely, Tilly, Billy, Lile, Lilla, Dilly, Lally, Like, Lisby

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Where is the Likly family from?

You can see how Likly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Likly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Likly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Likly families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Likly's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Likly families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Likly 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 Likly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Likly. 100% of Likly men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Likly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Likly 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Likly. 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 85 military records available for the last name Likly. For the veterans among your Likly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Likly lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Likly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Likly in 1976 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Likly 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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