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Moorey Family History

Moorey Surname Meaning

from one of the various places called Moorhay or Moor Hey (meaning ‘moor enclosure’).

from an unlocated place called Morwra (Old Scandinavian mór + vrá ‘moor nook’).

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


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Where is the Moorey family from?

You can see how Moorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moorey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 175 Moorey families living in Surrey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Moorey's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Moorey families in 1891.
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What did your Moorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moorey. 24% of Moorey men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Moorey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moorey were General Farm Labourer and Laundress.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • General Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Laundress
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Moorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorey 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 Moorey. 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 738 military records available for the last name Moorey. For the veterans among your Moorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Moorey in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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