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Moreau Family History

Moreau Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: from the medieval personal name Morel from the Latin name Maurellus derived from Maurus ‘Moor’ (see Mauro compare Morel).

Nickname for a dark-skinned man from Old French morel ‘dark brown black’ a diminutive of moré ‘brown black’ (see More 2 compare Morel).

Compare also Morrow.

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


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Where is the Moreau family from?

You can see how Moreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Moreau families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Moreau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moreau families in 1891.
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What did your Moreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moreau. 100% of Moreau women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Moreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreau 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Moreau. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Moreau. For the veterans among your Moreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreau lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Moreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moreau in 1943 was 17, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreau 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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