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Moresca Family History

Moresca Surname 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: Moresco, Maresca, Maresco, Morency, Morsch, Morena, Morella, Morera

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Where is the Moresca family from?

You can see how Moresca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moresca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moresca families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moresca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moresca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moresca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moresca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moresca. 100% of Moresca men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Moresca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Moresca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moresca 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Moresca. 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 10 military records available for the last name Moresca. For the veterans among your Moresca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moresca lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Moresca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moresca in 1966 was 71, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moresca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moresca 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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