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Mourey Family History

Mourey Surname Meaning

French: derivative of Moure ‘Moor’.

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


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Where is the Mourey family from?

You can see how Mourey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mourey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mourey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mourey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mourey families in 1891.
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What did your Mourey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Genaral Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mourey. 100% of Mourey men worked as a Genaral Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Genaral Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mourey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourey 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Mourey. 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 409 military records available for the last name Mourey. For the veterans among your Mourey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mourey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mourey in 1959 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourey 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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