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Mooren Family History

Mooren Name 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: Moore, Moren, Morren, Moores, Mogren, Moonen, Moorer, More, Moron

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Where is the Mooren family from?

You can see how Mooren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mooren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mooren families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mooren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mooren families in 1880.
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What did your Mooren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mooren. 32% of Mooren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mooren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mooren were Rancher and Dairy Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Rancher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Dairy Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mooren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooren 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Mooren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 292 military records available for the last name Mooren. For the veterans among your Mooren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mooren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mooren in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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