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Moriega Family History

Moriega 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: Noriega, Morioka, Morga, Ortega, Moring, Morena, Morera, Morea

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Where is the Moriega family from?

You can see how Moriega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriega family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moriega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Moriega family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Moriega's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Moriega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moriega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moriega. 100% of Moriega men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Moriega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Moriega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriega 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Moriega. 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 13 military records available for the last name Moriega. For the veterans among your Moriega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriega lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Moriega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moriega in 1973 was 52, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moriega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriega 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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