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Moriano Family History

Moriano 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: Mariano, Soriano, Morino, Morgano, Morano, Morant, Montano, Moran

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Where is the Moriano family from?

You can see how Moriano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moriano family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moriano's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Moriano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moriano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moriano. 60% of Moriano men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Moriano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriano 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Moriano. 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 39 military records available for the last name Moriano. For the veterans among your Moriano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Moriano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moriano in 1963 was 58, and 88 in 2002.

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