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Morfey Family History

Morfey Surname Meaning

see Morphey.

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


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Where is the Morfey family from?

You can see how Morfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morfey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Morfey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Morfey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Morfey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morfey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morfey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morfey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morfey. 50% of Morfey men worked as a Farmworker and 82% of Morfey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morfey were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmworker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Morfey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morfey 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Morfey. 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 172 military records available for the last name Morfey. For the veterans among your Morfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morfey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Morfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Morfey in 1963 was 64, and 61 in 2001.

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