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Mourell Family History

Mourell 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: Morell, Morrell, Modrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Morel, Mowell, Worrell

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Where is the Mourell family from?

You can see how Mourell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mourell families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mourell families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mourell's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Mourell families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mourell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mourell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mourell. For the veterans among your Mourell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourell lifespan?

Average Mourell life expectancy in 2000 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourell 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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