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Membrey Family History

Membrey Surname Meaning

see Membury.

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


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Where is the Membrey family from?

You can see how Membrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Membrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Membrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Membrey families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Membrey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Membrey families in 1891.
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What did your Membrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Membrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Membrey 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Membrey. 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 Membrey. For the veterans among your Membrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Membrey

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