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Morat Family History

Morat 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: Mort, Mora, Morant, Moran, Moat, Monat, Murat, Moras, Morar, Morath

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Where is the Morat family from?

You can see how Morat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Morat families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Morat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morat 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 Morat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morat. 40% of Morat men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Morat women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morat were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Morat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morat 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Morat. 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 197 military records available for the last name Morat. For the veterans among your Morat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Morat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Morat in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morat 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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