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Moraff Family History

Moraff 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: Mora, Morant, Moran, Graff, Morang, Boroff, Morano, Raff, Braff

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Where is the Moraff family from?

You can see how Moraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moraff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Moraff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Moraff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moraff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moraff 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 Moraff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Moraff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Moraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraff 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Moraff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Moraff. For the veterans among your Moraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Moraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moraff in 1978 was 76, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moraff 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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