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Moore Genealogy & History

Moore is an English surname over 1100 years old, originally describing location, living near a "moor" (marshy bog). In Moore family history, the most famous is philosopher Sir Thomas More, King Henry VIII's chancellor until he lost the king's favor and his head in 1535! The Gaelic variation O'Mores were proud warriors in the 1500s and 1600s, with a Dublin bridge named in their honor. The Scottish variation Muir/Moire means large or heavy-set. The name can also derive from the Roman "Moor", dark-skinned people of North African descent. American Moore genealogy dates from 1630 in Massachusetts as well as 1650s plantation owners in Virginia and North Carolina.


Moore Birth Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
A Brice Moore-- --, 1916August 4,1995PA
B Dale Moore-- --, 1926July 15,2007OH
C Arnold Moore-- --, 1910October 31,1995WI
Dwight Moore-- --, 1956July 12,1992LA

Moore Death Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
Ella Moore-- --, 1922July 14,2010Demorest,GA
F Elaine Moore-- --, 1929January 1,1993Wasilla,AK
G Annette Moore-- --, 1916July 5,2008Chagrin Falls,OH
Herbert Moore-- --, 1967August 1,1990Waycross,GA

Moore Marriage Records

NameSpouseMarriage DateLocation
Carl MooreMary GomezDecember 7,1935Wake, NC
Elvin MooreMary AustinJanuary 3,1934Wake, NC
Rodney MooreMelissa MillsMay 18,1994Wake, NC
John MooreBeatrice FullerJuly 4,1931Wake, NC

Most Common Surnames After Moore

12th: Martin13th: Thompson
14th: Thomas15th: White
16th: Clark17th: Harris
18th: Jackson19th: Lee
20th: Lewis21st: Hall

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