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Morbey Family History

Morbey Surname Meaning

see Moorby.

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


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Where is the Morbey family from?

You can see how Morbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Morbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Morbey families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Morbey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morbey 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 Morbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morbey. 28% of Morbey men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Morbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morbey were Sheet Metal Worker and Evacuce.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    28%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Lorry Driver
    14%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Evacuce
    3%

What Morbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Morbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morbey 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Morbey. 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 349 military records available for the last name Morbey. For the veterans among your Morbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morbey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Morbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Morbey in 1979 was 63, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morbey 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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