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Origins of the Moorton surname

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About the Moortons

We have a total number of 517 records for people with the last name Moorton.

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Where do most Moortons live?

In 1921, most Moortons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Moortons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 478 records for the Moorton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Moortons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Moortons.

What are the most common Moorton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Moortons

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

Common Female occupations for Moortons in 1921
Milliner

3

Dressmakers Assistant

2

House Servant

2

Laundress

2

Vagrant

2

Common Male occupations for Moortons in 1921
Cabinet Maker

8

Carpenter

7

File Cutter

3

Butcher

2

Coal Miner

2

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