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Moraga Family History

Moraga Surname Meaning

Spanish: from moraga ‘barbecue’ from Arabic.

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


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Where is the Moraga family from?

You can see how Moraga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moraga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Moraga families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Moraga's in USA. California had the highest population of Moraga families in 1880.
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What did your Moraga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moraga. 69% of Moraga men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Moraga women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moraga were Truck Driver and Piece Worker.

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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
    69%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Owner
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Piece Worker
    40%

What Moraga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraga 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moraga. 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 437 military records available for the last name Moraga. For the veterans among your Moraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraga lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Moraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moraga in 1956 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moraga 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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