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Moorf Family History

Moorf 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, Moors, Moor, Mori, Mort, More, Mora, Moon, Moody, Mork

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Where is the Moorf family from?

You can see how Moorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Moorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Moorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Moorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorf 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 26 census records available for the last name Moorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorf 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Moorf. 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 5 military records available for the last name Moorf. For the veterans among your Moorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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