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Moriney Family History

Moriney 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: Moroney, Morine, Torney, Dorney, Morley, Corney, Morin, Horney

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Where is the Moriney family from?

You can see how Moriney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Moriney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Moriney family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moriney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moriney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Moriney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriney 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Moriney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Moriney. For the veterans among your Moriney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriney lifespan?

Average Moriney life expectancy in 1969 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriney 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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