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Morehen Family History

Morehen Surname Meaning

from Middle English mor-hen ‘moorhen’. Some of the post-medieval bearers given here may belong to (2).

from Moorend Cross in Mathon (Herefs formerly Worcs) or from any of many other places similarly named (from Middle English mor + ende ‘end of the moor or marsh’)

such as Moor End in Yardley Gobion (Northants) Moor End in Gnosall (Staffs) and Moor End in Cheltenham (Gloucs).

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


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You can see how Morehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morehen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Morehen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Morehen families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Morehen's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Morehen families in 1891.
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What did your Morehen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morehen. 100% of Morehen men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Morehen 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Private Meansretired
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Morehen. 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 115 military records available for the last name Morehen. For the veterans among your Morehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morehen lifespan?

Average Morehen life expectancy in 1985 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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