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Momy Family History

Momy 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: Moy, Mory, Mody, May, Mori, Moss, Mole, Loy, Mort, More

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Where is the Momy family from?

You can see how Momy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Momy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Momy family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Momy's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Momy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Momy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Momy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momy 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Momy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Momy. For the veterans among your Momy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momy lifespan?

Average Momy life expectancy in 1968 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Momy 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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