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Moraux Family History

Moraux 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: Mora, Morant, Moran, Morang, Morano, Meaux, Moraes, Dorau, Morua

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Where is the Moraux family from?

You can see how Moraux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moraux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Moraux family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moraux's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Moraux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moraux 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 92 census records available for the last name Moraux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraux 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Moraux. 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 29 military records available for the last name Moraux. For the veterans among your Moraux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraux lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Moraux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moraux in 1968 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moraux 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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