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Morer Family History

Morer 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: More, Moder, Mower, Moser, Moren, Morel, Morera, Moyer, Dorer, Morter

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Where is the Morer family from?

You can see how Morer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Morer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Morer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Morer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morer 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 Morer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morer. 29% of Morer men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Morer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morer were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Morer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morer 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Morer. 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 378 military records available for the last name Morer. For the veterans among your Morer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Morer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Morer in 1963 was 86, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morer 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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