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Moreby Family History

Moreby Surname Meaning

see Moorby.

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


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Where is the Moreby family from?

You can see how Moreby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Moreby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Moreby families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Moreby's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Moreby families in 1891.
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What did your Moreby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moreby. 92% of Moreby 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
    92%
  • Shop Assist Unemploy
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moreby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreby 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Moreby. 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 84 military records available for the last name Moreby. For the veterans among your Moreby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreby 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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