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Maudsley Family History

Maudsley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mawdsley.

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


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Where is the Maudsley family from?

You can see how Maudsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maudsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maudsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 706 Maudsley families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Maudsley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maudsley families in 1891.
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What did your Maudsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maudsley. 16% of Maudsley men worked as an Incapacitated and 66% of Maudsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maudsley were Dairy Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Maudsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maudsley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maudsley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maudsley. For the veterans among your Maudsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maudsley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maudsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maudsley in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maudsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maudsley 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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