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Moren Surname Meaning

Swedish (Morén): probably a habitational name composed of the placename element mor ‘copse marshy wood’ + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

English (mainly Kent): variant of Morrin.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Moren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Moren families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Moren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moren families in 1891.
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What did your Moren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moren. 100% of Moren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Moren. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moren. For the veterans among your Moren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moren lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Moren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moren in 1957 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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