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Moryl Family History

Moryl 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: Mory, Morel, Motyl, Goryl, Mori, Borel, Mort, More, Mora, Moy

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Where is the Moryl family from?

You can see how Moryl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moryl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Moryl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Moryl families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Moryl's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Moryl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moryl 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 Moryl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moryl. 34% of Moryl men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
  • Carder
    34%

What Moryl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Moryl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moryl 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Moryl. 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 104 military records available for the last name Moryl. For the veterans among your Moryl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moryl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moryl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moryl in 1964 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moryl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moryl 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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