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Mordey Family History

Mordey Surname Meaning

see Murdoch. Possibly also a reduced form of McMordie.

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


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Where is the Mordey family from?

You can see how Mordey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mordey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Mordey families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Mordey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mordey families in 1891.
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What did your Mordey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mordey. 34% of Mordey men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Mordey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mordey were Bricklayer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Master Blacksmith
    23%
  • Platers Helper (shipyard)
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

What Mordey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mordey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordey 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Mordey. 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 200 military records available for the last name Mordey. For the veterans among your Mordey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Mordey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mordey in 1966 was 85, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordey 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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