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Mourhouse Family History

Mourhouse Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moorhouse, Outhouse, Morehouse, Moorehouse, Toulouse, Woodhouse

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Where is the Mourhouse family from?

You can see how Mourhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourhouse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Mourhouse families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mourhouse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mourhouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mourhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Mourhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourhouse 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mourhouse. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mourhouse. For the veterans among your Mourhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourhouse lifespan?

Average Mourhouse life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourhouse 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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