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Morado Family History

Morado Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from morado ‘deep violet’ presumably a nickname.

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


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Where is the Morado family from?

You can see how Morado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morado family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Morado family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morado's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morado families in 1891.
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What did your Morado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morado. 78% of Morado men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Morado women worked as a Servant.

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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
    78%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morado 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Morado. 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 114 military records available for the last name Morado. For the veterans among your Morado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morado lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Morado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Morado in 1966 was 44, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morado

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morado 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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