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Morly Family History

Morly Surname Meaning

see Morley.

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


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Where is the Morly family from?

You can see how Morly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Morly families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Morly's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Morly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morly. 100% of Morly 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morly 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Morly. 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 144 military records available for the last name Morly. For the veterans among your Morly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morly lifespan?

Average Morly life expectancy in 1995 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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