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Moriar Family History

Moriar 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: Morar, Mori, Mora, Moran, Maria, Morgan, Mortier, Morga, Morin

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Where is the Moriar family from?

You can see how Moriar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moriar families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Moriar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moriar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Moriar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriar 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 30 census records available for the last name Moriar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Moriar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Moriar. For the veterans among your Moriar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriar lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Moriar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moriar in 1990 was 3, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriar 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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