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Moraies Family History

Moraies 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: Moraes, Morais, Morales, Morris, Mortier, Moris, Moravec, Dorries

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What did your Moraies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moraies. 100% of Moraies women worked as a Dressmaker.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Moraies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraies 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Moraies. 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 21 military records available for the last name Moraies. For the veterans among your Moraies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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