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Moberley Family History

Moberley Name Meaning

English (Worcestershire and Hampshire): variant of Moberly .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morley, Overly, Barley, Brierley, Atherley, Marley, Beverley, Berley

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Where is the Moberley family from?

You can see how Moberley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moberley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moberley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Moberley families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Moberley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Moberley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moberley 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 Moberley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moberley. 55% of Moberley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Moberley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moberley were Truck Driver and Cashier. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moberley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moberley 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Moberley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 909 military records available for the last name Moberley. For the veterans among your Moberley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moberley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moberley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moberley in 1963 was 94, and 74 in 2004.

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