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Moriera Family History

Moriera 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: Morera, Mortier, Riera, Morioka, Morena, Montera, Portera, Morter

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Where is the Moriera family from?

You can see how Moriera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moriera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Moriera families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Moriera's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moriera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriera 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 112 census records available for the last name Moriera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriera 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Moriera. 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 7 military records available for the last name Moriera. For the veterans among your Moriera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriera lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Moriera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moriera in 1966 was 68, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriera 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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