Origins of the Moorthy surname
About the Moorthys
We have a total of 35 records for people with the last name Moorthy.
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Interesting facts about Moorthy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Moorthy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
Who were Moorthys most likely to marry?
Jayathurais
&
Anguellos
Our tell us which families married Moorthys.
What are the most common Moorthy first names?
Ram
Arun
Mary
Vanita
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Common jobs for Moorthys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Moorthys in 1921
Cotton Factory Hand
1
Laundress
1
Sempstress
1
Silk Winder
1
Tailors Widow
1
Common male occupations for Moorthys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Cotton Factory Hand
2
Casual Laborer
1
Farm Servant
1
Labourer In Iron Works
1
