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Moraski Family History

Moraski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Morawski. Polish: habitational name for someone from Morasy in Łódź Voivodeship or Morasko (formerly also Morawsko now part of Poznań in Greater Poland Voivodeship).

Possibly named with Polish dialect morasić ‘to destroy’.

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


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Where is the Moraski family from?

You can see how Moraski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moraski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Moraski families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Moraski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moraski families in 1880.
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What did your Moraski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moraski. 39% of Moraski 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
    39%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moraski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraski 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Moraski. 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 584 military records available for the last name Moraski. For the veterans among your Moraski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Moraski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moraski in 1956 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moraski 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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