This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Moorel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Moorel Family History

Moorel 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: Moore, Morel, Moores, Moorer, Borel, More, Model, Orel, Moren, Mosel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Moorel family from?

You can see how Moorel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Moorel families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Moorel family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moorel's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Moorel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Moorel ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Moorel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wpa
    100%

What Moorel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Moorel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Moorel

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Moorel. 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.

View all Moorel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Moorel. For the veterans among your Moorel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Moorel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Moorel family history

Discover More

What is the average Moorel lifespan?

Average Moorel life expectancy in 2003 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moorel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Moorel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial