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Moorten Family History

Moorten 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: Morten, Moore, Morgen, Morton, Porten, Moorman, Moren, Wooten, Morken

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Where is the Moorten family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorten 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 45 census records available for the last name Moorten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorten 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 Moorten. 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 military records available for the last name Moorten. For the veterans among your Moorten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorten lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1980, in the United States, Moorten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Moorten in 1943 was 35, and 75 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorten 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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