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Moherly Family History

Moherly 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: Moberly, Overly, Coberly, Moberley, Moher, Doherty, Matherly, Mosely

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Where is the Moherly family from?

You can see how Moherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moherly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moherly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Moherly families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Moherly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Moherly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Moherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moherly 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Moherly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Moherly. For the veterans among your Moherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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