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Moresh Family History

Moresh 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: Moresi, Mores, Maresh, Morash, Moses, More, Mares, Mones, Moes, Moren

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Where is the Moresh family from?

You can see how Moresh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moresh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moresh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Moresh families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Moresh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moresh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moresh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Moresh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moresh 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Moresh. 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 military records available for the last name Moresh. For the veterans among your Moresh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moresh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Moresh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Moresh in 1964 was 71, and 50 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moresh 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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