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Origins of the Moorthy surname

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About the Moorthys

We have a total number of 35 records for people with the last name Moorthy.

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Where do most Moorthys live?

In 1921, most Moorthys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Moorthys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 23 records for the Moorthy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.

Who were Moorthys most likely to marry?

Jayathurais

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Anguellos

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Moorthys.

What are the most common Moorthy first names?

  • Ram
  • Arun
  • Mary
  • Vanita

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Moorthy family members

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

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