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Mobberley Family History

Mobberley Surname Meaning

From Mobberley (Cheshire) which is recorded as Motburlege in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English mōt ‘meeting’.

It also incorporates burg ‘fortress’ and lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Thus, the etymology of Mobberley reflects its historical significance and geographical features.

The combination of these elements suggests a location that served as a meeting point within a fortified woodland area.

Such a name indicates the area's past importance and its natural surroundings.

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


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Where is the Mobberley family from?

You can see how Mobberley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobberley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mobberley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Mobberley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mobberley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mobberley families in 1891.
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What did your Mobberley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mobberley. 34% of Mobberley men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer and 88% of Mobberley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mobberley were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Fireman Belo
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 252 immigration records available for the last name Mobberley. 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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There are 274 military records available for the last name Mobberley. For the veterans among your Mobberley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobberley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mobberley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mobberley in 1966 was 86, and 53 in 2004.

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