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Maures Family History

Maures 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: Maurer, Mares, Baures, Mars, Maras, Maire, Mavros, Mare, Maus, Bares

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Where is the Maures family from?

You can see how Maures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maures family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maures families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Maures families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Maures's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maures families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maures 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 Maures ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maures. 24% of Maures men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Maures women worked as a House Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maures were Farm Laborer and General Office Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • General Office Work
    25%

What Maures family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Maures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maures 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Maures. 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 66 military records available for the last name Maures. For the veterans among your Maures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maures lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Maures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maures in 1972 was 43, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maures 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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