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Moer Family History

Moer 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: Mier, Moder, Mower, Moen, Moser, Moes, Mohr, Meer, Poer, Moyer

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Where is the Moer family from?

You can see how Moer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Moer families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Moer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Moer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moer 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 Moer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moer. 100% of Moer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moer 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Moer. 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 531 military records available for the last name Moer. For the veterans among your Moer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Moer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Moer in 1975 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moer 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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