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Moherty Family History

Moherty 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: Doherty, Cloherty, Faherty, Hohertz, Moher, Gogerty, Mohanty

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Where is the Moherty family from?

You can see how Moherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moherty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moherty families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Moherty family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Moherty's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Moherty families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Moherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moherty 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Moherty. 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 3 military records available for the last name Moherty. For the veterans among your Moherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moherty lifespan?

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