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Membury Family History

Membury Surname Meaning

from Membury (Devon) which is recorded as Manberia in 1086, Membri in 1233, Menbure in 1238, and Meymbury in 133. The place-name probably derives from Proto-Welsh *main ‘stone’ + Old English burg ‘fortress’.

There may occasionally have been some confusion with Mowbray and its variants.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Membury family from?

You can see how Membury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Membury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Membury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Membury families living in Somerset. This was about 39% of all the recorded Membury's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Membury families in 1891.
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What did your Membury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Signalman Gwr and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Membury. 100% of Membury men worked as a Signalman Gwr and 80% of Membury 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Signalman Gwr
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Tobacconist Shop Keeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Membury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Membury 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Membury. 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 58 military records available for the last name Membury. For the veterans among your Membury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Membury lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Membury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Membury in 1975 was 68, and 70 in 1995.

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