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Moreis Family History

Moreis 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: Morris, Moris, Mores, Morein, Morais, Mori, Reis, Moses, Boris, More

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Where is the Moreis family from?

You can see how Moreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moreis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Moreis family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Moreis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Moreis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreis 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 Moreis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moreis. 100% of Moreis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Moreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreis 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Moreis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Moreis. For the veterans among your Moreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Moreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moreis in 1969 was 57, and 51 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreis 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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