Origins of the Moreton surname
About the Moretons
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Interesting facts about Moreton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Moreton surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Moretons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Moreton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Moretons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Moretons in 1921
Dressmaker
92
Domestic Servant
54
At Home
49
Living On Own Means
49
Laundress
48
Common male occupations for Moretons in 1921
Farmer
140
Coal Miner
119
General Labourer
83
Butcher
75
Agricultural Labourer
72
