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Likely Family History

Likely Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lickley a habitational name from Lickleyhead Castle in Aberdeenshire.

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


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You can see how Likely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Likely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Likely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Likely families living in New Brunswick. This was about 61% of all the recorded Likely's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Likely families in 1911.
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What did your Likely ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Likely. 100% of Likely men worked as a Merchant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Likely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Likely 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Likely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 409 military records available for the last name Likely. For the veterans among your Likely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Likely lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Likely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Likely in 1955 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Likely 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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