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Mooreman Family History

Mooreman 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: Moorman, Moreman, Moerman, Poorman, Boreman, Moosman, Foreman, Morman

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Where is the Mooreman family from?

You can see how Mooreman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooreman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mooreman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mooreman families living in Indiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mooreman's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Mooreman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooreman 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 Mooreman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mooreman. 50% of Mooreman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mooreman women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mooreman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Mooreman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooreman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mooreman. 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 79 military records available for the last name Mooreman. For the veterans among your Mooreman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooreman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mooreman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mooreman in 1964 was 79, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mooreman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooreman 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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