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Moreley Family History

Moreley 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: Morley, Moseley, Worsley, Murley, Mosley, Marley, Wortley, Horsley

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Where is the Moreley family from?

You can see how Moreley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moreley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Moreley families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Moreley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moreley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreley 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 Moreley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moreley. 85% of Moreley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Office Cleaner
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moreley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreley 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Moreley. 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 235 military records available for the last name Moreley. For the veterans among your Moreley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Moreley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moreley in 1972 was 45, and 52 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moreley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreley 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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