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Moreaux Family History

Moreaux Surname Meaning

French: variant of Moreau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moreaux family from?

You can see how Moreaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moreaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Moreaux families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Moreaux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moreaux families in 1891.
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What did your Moreaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moreaux. 55% of Moreaux men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moreaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreaux 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Moreaux. 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 202 military records available for the last name Moreaux. For the veterans among your Moreaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreaux lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Moreaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moreaux in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreaux 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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