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Moryan Family History

Moryan 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: Moran, Morgan, Morvan, Morlan, Morman, Mordan, Norman, Mohan, Mora

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Where is the Moryan family from?

You can see how Moryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moryan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Moryan families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Moryan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Moryan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moryan 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 Moryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moryan. 100% of Moryan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moryan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Moryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moryan 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Moryan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Moryan. For the veterans among your Moryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moryan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Moryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moryan in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moryan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moryan 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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