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Origins of the Morehen surname

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About the Morehens

We have a total number of 744 records for people with the last name Morehen.

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Where do most Morehens live?

In 1921, most Morehens lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Morehens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 698 records for the Morehen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Morehens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Morehens.

What are the most common Morehen first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Morehens

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

Common Female occupations for Morehens in 1921
Housekeeper

4

Cook Domestic

3

Domestic Servant

3

Dressmaker

3

Elementary School Teacher

2

Common Male occupations for Morehens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

11

Shepherd

9

Bricklayer

7

Carpenter

6

Farm Labourer

3

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