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Moork Family History

Moork 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, Mork, Moors, Mook, Moor, Moock, Mark, Mori, Hook, Mort

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Where is the Moork family from?

You can see how Moork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moork family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moork families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Moork families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Moork's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moork families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moork surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moork ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Moork ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Moork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moork 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Moork. 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 60 military records available for the last name Moork. For the veterans among your Moork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moork lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Moork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Moork in 1962 was 77, and 70 in 1996.

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