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Origins of the Moorhead surname

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About the Moorheads

We have a total number of 5354 records for people with the last name Moorhead.

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Where do most Moorheads live?

In 1921, most Moorheads lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Moorheads

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,700 records for the Moorhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Moorheads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Moorheads.

What are the most common Moorhead first names?

  • John
  • Robert
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Moorheads

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Moorheads in 1921
Artist

38

Hawker

15

Laundress

15

Domestic Servant

12

Widow

8

Common Male occupations for Moorheads in 1921
Mason

21

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

12

Coal Miner

10

Farm Hands

9

Fireman

9

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