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Moorat Family History

Moorat 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: Moore, Mort, Mora, Morant, Moran, Moat, Moorman, Monat, Moors, Moot

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Where is the Moorat family from?

You can see how Moorat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Moorat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Moorat families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Moorat's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Moorat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorat 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 Moorat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moorat. 50% of Moorat 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
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Moorat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Moorat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorat 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Moorat. 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 53 military records available for the last name Moorat. For the veterans among your Moorat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorat lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Moorat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moorat in 1973 was 75, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moorat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorat 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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