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Moriah Family History

Moriah 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: Mori, Mora, Moran, Maria, Morgan, Morga, Morin, Morici, Moris, Morsch

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Where is the Moriah family from?

You can see how Moriah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moriah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Moriah family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Moriah's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Moriah families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriah 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 228 census records available for the last name Moriah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriah 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Moriah. 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 8 military records available for the last name Moriah. For the veterans among your Moriah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriah lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Moriah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moriah in 1987 was 69, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriah 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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