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Moreham Family History

Moreham Surname Meaning

from Montviron (Manche). see Morham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moreham family from?

You can see how Moreham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moreham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moreham family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moreham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Moreham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreham 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 Moreham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moreham. 80% of Moreham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Confection caretaker
    20%

What Moreham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Moreham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreham 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Moreham. 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 15 military records available for the last name Moreham. For the veterans among your Moreham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreham lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Moreham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moreham in 1982 was 61, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreham 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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