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Moree Family History

Moree Surname Meaning

Altered form of Morey. French (Morée): habitational name from a place so named in Loir-et-Cher.

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


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Where is the Moree family from?

You can see how Moree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Moree family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Moree's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moree families in 1911.
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What did your Moree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moree. 19% of Moree men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Moree women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moree were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Deepsea Fisherman
    11%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Saleslady
    9%

What Moree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moree 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Moree. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moree. For the veterans among your Moree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moree lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Moree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moree in 1952 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moree 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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