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Moriartey Family History

Moriartey 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: Moriarty, Moriarity, Morgante, Iriarte, Morante, Uriarte, Morgart

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Where is the Moriartey family from?

You can see how Moriartey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriartey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Moriartey families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moriartey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Moriartey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriartey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Moriartey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Moriartey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriartey 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 Moriartey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Moriartey. For the veterans among your Moriartey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriartey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Moriartey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Moriartey in 1968 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriartey 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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