| ![Show Contents]() Moorhouse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Moorhouse is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Moorhouse family lived in Lancashire. The name Moorhouse was a local name meaning the dweller at the house on the moor. It derives from the Old English elements mor, meaning marsh or fen, and hus, meaning house. Early Origins of the Moorhouse familyThe surname Moorhouse was first found in Lancashire where conjecturally they were descended from Roger de Poictou, a Norman Baron who was granted lands in southern Lancashire by Duke William of Normandy, his liege lord, for his noble assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Moorhouse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moorhouse research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1300 and 1330 are included under the topic Early Moorhouse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Moorhouse Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Moorhouse include Moorhouse, Moorehouse, Morehouse, Morhouse and many more. Early Notables of the Moorhouse familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Henry de Moorhouse, Lord of the Manor of Little Crosby
Moorhouse RankingIn the United States, the name Moorhouse is the 18,552nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Moorhouse migration to the United States | + |
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Moorhouses to arrive on North American shores:
Moorhouse Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Stephen Moorhouse, who arrived in New York in 1774
Moorhouse Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William Moorhouse, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1849
- C. B. Moorhouse, who arrived in California in 1850
- Oliver Moorhouse, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1874
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Moorhouse Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Matthew Moorhouse, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Charles Forbes" in 1839 2
- Mr. James Moorhouse, English convict who was convicted in West Riding, Yorkshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "David Clarke" on 3rd June 1841, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
- Mr. William Moorhouse who was convicted in York, Yorkshire, England for 15 years, transported aboard the "Duchess of Northumberland" on 1st October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
- Edwin Moorhouse, aged 44, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Marion" 5
- Edward Moorhouse, aged 44, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Marion" in 1849 5
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| Moorhouse migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Moorhouse Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- William Moorhouse, aged 29, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Martha Ridgway" in 1842
- Alice Moorhouse, aged 29, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Martha Ridgway" in 1842
- Thomas Moorhouse, aged 5, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Martha Ridgway" in 1842
- Charlotte Moorhouse, aged 2, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Martha Ridgway" in 1842
- John Moorhouse, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "City of Auckland" in 1870
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Moorhouse (post 1700) | + |
- Bert Moorhouse (1894-1954), American character actor sometimes incorrectly billed as Bert Moorehouse
- Stanley Moorhouse (1891-1951), English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s
- Robert Moorhouse (1866-1921), English first-class cricketer
- Malcolm "Harry" Moorhouse (1866-1955), English-born cricketer who played first-class cricket in New Zealand for Canterbury and Wellington from 1884 to 1908
- Justin Moorhouse (b. 1970), English stand-up comedian, radio DJ and actor
- James Moorhouse (1826-1915), Anglican bishop of Melbourne and of Manchester
- Leonard James Moorhouse (1904-1970), New Zealand swimmer who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics
- Cecil James Olaf Moorhouse (1924-2014), British politician and former Member of the European Parliament
- George Moorhouse (1901-1943), British born footballer, who was the first native of England to appear in a FIFA World Cup, he moved to Canada and to the US, he is listed in the National Soccer Hall of Fame
- Peg Moorhouse (1917-2024), New Zealand weaver
- ... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Moorhouse family | + |
USS Arizona - Mr. William Starks Moorhouse, American Musician Second Class from Kansas, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 6
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