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Limely Family History

Limely 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: Likely, Lively, Lilly, Lovely, Imel, Lamey, Dively, Lomeli, Limer

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Where is the Limely family from?

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What did your Limely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Limely. 50% of Limely men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Limely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limely 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Limely. 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 17 military records available for the last name Limely. For the veterans among your Limely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limely lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Limely

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