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Moorhaus Family History

Moorhaus 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: Moorhouse, Moorman, Moors, Grothaus, Moothart, Moraes, Moores

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Where is the Moorhaus family from?

You can see how Moorhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorhaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moorhaus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moorhaus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moorhaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Moorhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorhaus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Moorhaus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Moorhaus. For the veterans among your Moorhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorhaus lifespan?

Average Moorhaus life expectancy in 1994 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorhaus 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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