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Moorelan Family History

Moorelan 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: Morelan, O'regan, Moorman, Moreland, Poorman, Boreman, Foreman

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Where is the Moorelan family from?

You can see how Moorelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorelan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Moorelan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Moorelan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moorelan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorelan 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 18 census records available for the last name Moorelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorelan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Moorelan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moorelan. For the veterans among your Moorelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorelan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Moorelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moorelan in 1972 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorelan 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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