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Moriates Family History

Moriates 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, Morales, Moates, Coates, Goates, Cortes, Mates, Moriarty

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Where is the Moriates family from?

You can see how Moriates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriates family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moriates families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Moriates's in USA. California had the highest population of Moriates families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriates 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 Moriates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Confectioner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moriates. 100% of Moriates men worked as a Confectioner.

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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

  • Confectioner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Moriates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriates 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Moriates. 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 16 military records available for the last name Moriates. For the veterans among your Moriates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriates lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Moriates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moriates in 1969 was 87, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriates 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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