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Moraco Family History

Moraco 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: Monaco, Morano, Morasco, Morace, Morado, Muraco, Mora, Morant, Morcom

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Where is the Moraco family from?

You can see how Moraco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Moraco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Moraco families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Moraco's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Moraco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moraco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moraco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moraco. 25% of Moraco men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moraco women worked as a New 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Peddler
    25%
  • Welder
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Moraco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Moraco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraco 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Moraco. 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 105 military records available for the last name Moraco. For the veterans among your Moraco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraco lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Moraco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moraco in 1970 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

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