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Mausley Family History

Mausley 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: Masley, Causley, Ausley, Mousley, Maudsley, Manley, Parsley, Murley

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Where is the Mausley family from?

You can see how Mausley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mausley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mausley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Mausley families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Mausley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mausley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mausley 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 Mausley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Below Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mausley. 100% of Mausley men worked as a Coal Miner Below Heavy Work and 100% of Mausley 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

  • Coal Miner Below Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mausley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Mausley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mausley 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mausley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mausley. For the veterans among your Mausley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mausley lifespan?

Average Mausley life expectancy in 1983 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mausley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mausley 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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