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Wamley Family History

Wamley 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: Wadley, Wagley, Wasley, Hamley, Watley, Wamsley, Wakley, Walley

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Where is the Wamley family from?

You can see how Wamley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wamley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wamley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Wamley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wamley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wamley. For the veterans among your Wamley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamley lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Wamley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wamley in 1982 was 70, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamley 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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