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Mooren Family History

Mooren 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, Moren, Morren, Moores, Mogren, Moonen, Moorer, More, Moron

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Where is the Mooren family from?

You can see how Mooren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mooren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mooren families living in Berkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mooren's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mooren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooren 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 Mooren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mooren. 100% of Mooren 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mooren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooren 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Mooren. 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 292 military records available for the last name Mooren. For the veterans among your Mooren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mooren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mooren in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooren 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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