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Morain Family History

Morain Surname Meaning

Irish: altered form of Moran. French: variant of Morin.

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


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Where is the Morain family from?

You can see how Morain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Morain families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Morain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morain families in 1891.
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What did your Morain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morain. 31% of Morain men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Morain women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Morain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Morain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morain 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Morain. 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 593 military records available for the last name Morain. For the veterans among your Morain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morain lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Morain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Morain in 1950 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morain 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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