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Moery Family History

Moery 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: Mory, Mery, Moers, Mowry, Mokry, Mowery, Mori, Moore, Mort, More

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Where is the Moery family from?

You can see how Moery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Moery families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Moery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moery 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 Moery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moery. 42% of Moery men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moery women worked as a House Lady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Lady
    100%

What Moery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moery 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Moery. 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 159 military records available for the last name Moery. For the veterans among your Moery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Moery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moery in 1965 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moery 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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