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Mooreland Family History

Mooreland 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: Moreland, Morland, Morelan, Mortland, Marland, Roseland, Copeland

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Where is the Mooreland family from?

You can see how Mooreland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooreland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mooreland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mooreland families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Mooreland's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Mooreland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooreland 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 Mooreland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mooreland. 50% of Mooreland men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mooreland women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mooreland were Painter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Mooreland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mooreland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooreland 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mooreland. 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 251 military records available for the last name Mooreland. For the veterans among your Mooreland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooreland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mooreland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mooreland in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooreland 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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