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Mohley Family History

Mohley 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: Mosley, Morley, Bohley, Motley, Moxley, Mohler, Mozley, Mohney

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Where is the Mohley family from?

You can see how Mohley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mohley families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mohley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mohley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohley 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 Mohley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohley. 46% of Mohley men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mohley women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mohley were Truck Driver and House Keeping.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Frame Spinner
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • House Keeping
    25%

What Mohley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Mohley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mohley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mohley. For the veterans among your Mohley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Mohley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mohley in 1967 was 79, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohley 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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