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Moreus Family History

Moreus 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: Mores, Moses, Morris, More, Mares, Reus, Mones, Moes, Moren, Moreno

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Where is the Moreus family from?

You can see how Moreus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Moreus families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Moreus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Moreus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreus 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 156 census records available for the last name Moreus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreus 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Moreus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Moreus. For the veterans among your Moreus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreus lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Moreus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moreus in 1989 was 77, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreus 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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