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Momley Family History

Momley 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, Comley, Motley, Moxley, Mozley, Mobley, Moley, Pooley

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Where is the Momley family from?

You can see how Momley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Momley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Momley families living in Suffolk. This was about 90% of all the recorded Momley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Momley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Momley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Momley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Momley. For the veterans among your Momley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Momley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Momley in 1968 was 85, and 74 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Momley 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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