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Mauritius Family History

Mauritius 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: Martis, Fabricius, Martins, Mauricio, Mauritz, Martus, Maurizio

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Where is the Mauritius family from?

You can see how Mauritius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauritius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mauritius family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Mauritius's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Mauritius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mauritius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mauritius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mauritius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauritius 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Mauritius. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mauritius. For the veterans among your Mauritius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mauritius lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Mauritius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mauritius in 1975 was 89, and 92 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mauritius 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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