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Mumley Family History

Mumley 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: Murley, Rumley, Lumley, Munley, Mulley, Mummey, Mule, Manley, Mullen

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Where is the Mumley family from?

You can see how Mumley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mumley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Mumley families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mumley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mumley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mumley 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 Mumley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mumley. 50% of Mumley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Mumley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Mumley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumley 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Mumley. 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 130 military records available for the last name Mumley. For the veterans among your Mumley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mumley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mumley in 1967 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mumley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mumley 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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