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Moreir Family History

Moreir 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: Moreira, Morein, Mori, Morris, More, Moder, Mower, Mortier, Moser

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Where is the Moreir family from?

You can see how Moreir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moreir family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moreir's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Moreir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Moreir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreir 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Moreir. 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 Moreir. For the veterans among your Moreir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreir lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Moreir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Moreir in 1988 was 71, and 37 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreir 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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