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Maurley Family History

Maurley 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: Murley, Marley, Manley, Barley, Varley, Harley, Turley, Maurer

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Where is the Maurley family from?

You can see how Maurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maurley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Maurley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Maurley family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Maurley's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Maurley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maurley 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 58 census records available for the last name Maurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maurley 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Maurley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maurley. For the veterans among your Maurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maurley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maurley

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