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Mawrey Family History

Mawrey 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: Mabrey, Mowrey, Carey, Manley, Hawley, Maurer, Marley, Massey, Mares

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Where is the Mawrey family from?

You can see how Mawrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mawrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mawrey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mawrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mawrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mawrey. 72% of Mawrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Interior Decorator
    29%

What Mawrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Mawrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawrey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Mawrey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mawrey. For the veterans among your Mawrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Mawrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mawrey in 1970 was 80, and 93 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mawrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawrey 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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