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Membry Family History

Membry Surname Meaning

see Membury.

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


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Where is the Membry family from?

You can see how Membry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Membry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Membry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Membry families living in Somerset. This was about 91% of all the recorded Membry's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Membry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Membry 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 Membry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Membry. 80% of Membry 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
    80%
  • Assistant In Home
    20%

What Membry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Membry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Membry 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Membry. 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 110 military records available for the last name Membry. For the veterans among your Membry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Membry lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Membry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Membry in 1975 was 59, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Membry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Membry 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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