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Origins of the Moran surname

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We have a total number of 133922 records for people with the last name Moran.

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Where do most Morans live?

In 1921, most Morans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Morans

How common is your surname?

622nd most common surname in the UK

We have 49,600 records for the Moran surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Morans most likely to marry?

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Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Morans.

What are the most common Moran first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Moran family members

Common jobs for Morans

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

Common Female occupations for Morans in 1921
Charwoman

185

Cotton Weaver

159

Domestic Servant

139

Dressmaker

125

Housekeeper

122

Common Male occupations for Morans in 1921
General Labourer

513

Coal Miner

257

Dock Labourer

181

Tailor

172

Farm Labourer

170

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