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Moors Name Meaning

English: variant of Moores . Dutch: patronymic from Moor 3 and

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


Similar surnames: Moore, Mooers, Mohr, Moores, Moers, Mars, Moon, Moor, Mory, Moris

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Where is the Moors family from?

You can see how Moors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moors families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Moors families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Moors's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moors families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moors ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moors. 70% of Moors men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Labourer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Moors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moors 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Moors. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moors. For the veterans among your Moors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moors lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Moors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moors in 1947 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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