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Morehead Family History

Morehead Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Muirhead.

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


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Where is the Morehead family from?

You can see how Morehead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morehead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morehead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Morehead families living in Devon. This was about 18% of all the recorded Morehead's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Morehead families in 1891.
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What did your Morehead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morehead. 100% of Morehead men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Morehead 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Morehead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morehead 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Morehead. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Morehead. For the veterans among your Morehead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morehead lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Morehead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Morehead in 1945 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morehead 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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