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Moreen Family History

Moreen 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: Morgen, Moren, Morken, Morden, Morren, Morten, Boreen, Noreen, Morein

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Where is the Moreen family from?

You can see how Moreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moreen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Moreen families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moreen's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Moreen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreen 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 Moreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moreen. 43% of Moreen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Moreen women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moreen were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Moreen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreen 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Moreen. 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 139 military records available for the last name Moreen. For the veterans among your Moreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moreen in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moreen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreen 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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