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Mudsley Family History

Mudsley 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: Maudsley, Medley, Murley, Mosley, Dudley, Munsey, Bursley, Ousley

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Where is the Mudsley family from?

You can see how Mudsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mudsley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mudsley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mudsley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mudsley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mudsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mudsley 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 immigration records available for the last name Mudsley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mudsley. For the veterans among your Mudsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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