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Moorer Family History

Moorer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Murer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moorer family from?

You can see how Moorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moorer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Moorer families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moorer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moorer families in 1891.
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What did your Moorer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moorer. 100% of Moorer 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Moorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorer 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Moorer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moorer. For the veterans among your Moorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Moorer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moorer in 1949 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorer 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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