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Moodley Family History

Moodley Surname Meaning

see Motley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moodley family from?

You can see how Moodley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moodley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Moodley family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moodley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Moodley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moodley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moodley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moodley. 100% of Moodley men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Moodley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Moodley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moodley 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Moodley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Moodley. For the veterans among your Moodley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moodley lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Moodley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moodley in 1988 was 39, and 85 in 1998.

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