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Womley Family History

Womley 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: Worley, Wormley, Comley, Wooley, Pooley, Cowley, Howley, Worsley

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Where is the Womley family from?

You can see how Womley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Womley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Womley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Womley families living in Alabama. This was about 41% of all the recorded Womley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Womley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Womley 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 135 census records available for the last name Womley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Womley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Womley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Womley. For the veterans among your Womley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Womley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Womley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Womley in 1974 was 62, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Womley 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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