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Moresi Name Meaning

Italian (Morési): possibly patronymic or plural form of morese an ethnic name for a Moor (see Moro ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morici, Moros, Morini, Cortesi, Morelli, Corsi, Morell, Morgese

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Where is the Moresi family from?

You can see how Moresi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moresi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moresi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Moresi families living in California. This was about 45% of all the recorded Moresi's in USA. California had the highest population of Moresi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moresi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moresi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Boxer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moresi. 28% of Moresi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Moresi women worked as a Boxer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moresi were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Chef
    23%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Boxer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moresi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moresi 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Moresi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 204 military records available for the last name Moresi. For the veterans among your Moresi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moresi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Moresi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moresi in 1960 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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