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Mores Name Meaning

English: variant of Moores. Dutch: from the personal name Maurits (see Morris).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Moris, Mares, Moors, Morss, Moes, Moyes, Moses, More, Morel, Morey

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Mores Family Origin

Where is the Mores family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Mores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mores family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mores families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Mores families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mores's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Mores families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mores surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Mores Family Occupations

    What did your Mores ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Mores occupation in the USA was Farmer. 39% of Mores's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Mores family was Carpet Cleaner. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mores.

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    • Farmer

      39%

    • Laborer

      14%

    • Carpenter

      3%

    • Carpet Cleaner

      3%

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

    Mores Historical Records

    What Mores family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mores census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mores. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mores. For the veterans among your Mores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Mores Life Expectancy

    What is the average Mores lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mores in 1958 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mores

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mores ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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