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Moreles Family History

Moreles Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): probably an altered form of Morelos.

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


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Where is the Moreles family from?

You can see how Moreles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moreles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Moreles families living in Arizona. This was about 42% of all the recorded Moreles's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Moreles families in 1880.
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What did your Moreles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moreles. 88% of Moreles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Moreles women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moreles were Labor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    88%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Moreles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreles 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Moreles. 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 44 military records available for the last name Moreles. For the veterans among your Moreles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreles lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Moreles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moreles in 1972 was 73, and 80 in 1997.

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