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Morae Family History

Morae 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: More, Mora, Moran, Morse, Moraes, Mcrae, Morace, Morie, Moras, Moree

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Where is the Morae family from?

You can see how Morae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morae family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Morae families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 60% of all the recorded Morae's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Morae families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morae 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 Morae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morae. 100% of Morae men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morae 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Morae. 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 49 military records available for the last name Morae. For the veterans among your Morae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morae lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Morae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Morae in 1970 was 82, and 75 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morae 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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