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Moraes Family History

Moraes Surname Meaning

Portuguese: topographic name for someone living among mulberry trees from the plural of moral ‘mulberry’. Compare De Moraes.

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


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Where is the Moraes family from?

You can see how Moraes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moraes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Moraes families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Moraes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moraes families in 1891.
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What did your Moraes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moraes. 100% of Moraes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Moraes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Moraes. 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 308 military records available for the last name Moraes. For the veterans among your Moraes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moraes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moraes in 1955 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moraes 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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