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Moret Family History

Moret Surname Meaning

French and English (of Norman origin): nickname from a diminutive of Old French more ‘Moor’ (see More).

Habitational name from (Le) Moret, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Moret family from?

You can see how Moret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Moret families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Moret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moret families in 1891.
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What did your Moret ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moret. 100% of Moret 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Moret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moret 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moret. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moret. For the veterans among your Moret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moret lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moret in 1955 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moret 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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