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Maur Family History

Maur 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: Kaur, Mar, Marr, Mair, Mau, Maul, Maus, Laur, Mauri, Mauro

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Where is the Maur family from?

You can see how Maur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maur families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maur's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Maur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maur 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 Maur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maur. 100% of Maur men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Maur 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maur 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maur. 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 Maur. For the veterans among your Maur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maur in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maur 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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