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Mauritz Family History

Mauritz Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from the personal name Mauritz from Latin Mauritius (see Morris).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mauritz family from?

You can see how Mauritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauritz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mauritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mauritz families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mauritz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mauritz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mauritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mauritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mauritz. 36% of Mauritz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mauritz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mauritz were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Mauritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mauritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauritz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 941 immigration records available for the last name Mauritz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mauritz. For the veterans among your Mauritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mauritz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mauritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mauritz in 1948 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mauritz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mauritz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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