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Moros Family History

Moros Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Moros in Zaragoza province so named from the plural of moro ‘Moor’, i.e. ‘the place where the Moors live’.

Greek: ethnic name or nickname from older Greek Moros ‘Moor’.

Greek: possibly also a nickname by altering accent from classical Greek mōros ‘fool’.

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


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Where is the Moros family from?

You can see how Moros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Moros families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Moros's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Moros families in 1911.
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What did your Moros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moros. 28% of Moros men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moros women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moros 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moros. 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 430 military records available for the last name Moros. For the veterans among your Moros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moros lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Moros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moros in 1947 was 41, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moros 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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