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Moriart Family History

Moriart 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: Moriarty, Morgart, Morant, Morvant, Morehart, Dorwart, Morar, Mortara

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Where is the Moriart family from?

You can see how Moriart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moriart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Moriart family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Moriart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moriart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moriart ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Moriart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriart 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Moriart. 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 18 military records available for the last name Moriart. For the veterans among your Moriart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriart lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Moriart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Moriart in 1969 was 82, and 60 in 2003.

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