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Mawley Family History

Mawley 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: Manley, Hawley, Marley, Fawley, Pawley, Magley, Lawley, Masley

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Where is the Mawley family from?

You can see how Mawley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mawley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mawley families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mawley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mawley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawley 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 Mawley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mawley. 100% of Mawley 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
    100%

What Mawley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mawley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawley 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Mawley. 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 178 military records available for the last name Mawley. For the veterans among your Mawley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Mawley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mawley in 1972 was 72, and 81 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mawley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawley 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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