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Moley Family History

Moley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Molloy.

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


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Where is the Moley family from?

You can see how Moley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Moley families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Moley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moley families in 1911.
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What did your Moley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moley. 41% of Moley men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Moley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moley were Clerk and Typist.

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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
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Nurse
    24%
  • Typist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moley 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Moley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Moley. For the veterans among your Moley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Moley in 1955 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moley 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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