Mores Family History

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Mores Name Meaning

English: variant of Moores. Dutch: from the personal name Maurits (see Morris).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Moris, Mares, Moors, Morss, Moes, Moyes, Moses, More, Morel, Morey

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Mores Family Origin

Where is the Mores family from?

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You can see how Mores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mores family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mores families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 57 Mores families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mores's in the UK. London had the highest population of Mores families in 1891.
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Mores Family Occupations

What did your Mores ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Mores. 6% of Mores men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 54% of Mores women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mores were Butcher Boy and Cashier

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    6%
  • Battle Dealer (retired)
    3%
  • Builder Merchant
    3%
  • Butcher Boy
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Counter Hand Restaurant
    4%
  • Cafe Managress
    2%
  • Cashier
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Mores Historical Records

What Mores family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Mores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mores census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mores. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mores. For the veterans among your Mores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mores Life Expectancy

What is the average Mores lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mores in 1958 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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