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Moureau Family History

Moureau 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: Moreau, Goudeau, Mourey, Mousseau, Moura, Morea, Monreal, Courteau

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Where is the Moureau family from?

You can see how Moureau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moureau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moureau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Moureau families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Moureau's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Moureau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moureau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moureau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moureau. 50% of Moureau men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Moureau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Moureau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moureau 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Moureau. 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 135 military records available for the last name Moureau. For the veterans among your Moureau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moureau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Moureau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moureau in 1959 was 35, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moureau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moureau 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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