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Mouro Family History

Mouro 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: Muro, Mauro, Moura, Louro, Morro, Moro, Monro, Mori, Moore, Mort

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Where is the Mouro family from?

You can see how Mouro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mouro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mouro families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Mouro families living in Kinross. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mouro's in Scotland. Kinross and 1 other county had the highest population of Mouro families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mouro 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 Mouro ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mouro. 100% of Mouro women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Mouro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Mouro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mouro 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Mouro. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mouro. For the veterans among your Mouro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mouro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mouro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mouro in 1964 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mouro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mouro 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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