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Mourn Family History

Mourn 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: Moura, Bourn, Horn, Mori, Moore, Mun, Mohan, Mort, Mura, More

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Where is the Mourn family from?

You can see how Mourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mourn families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Mourn's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mourn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mourn 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 Mourn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourn 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Mourn. 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 249 military records available for the last name Mourn. For the veterans among your Mourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Mourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mourn in 1971 was 63, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mourn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourn 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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