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Mourice Family History

Mourice 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: Maurice, Morice, Morrice, Morici, Morace, Murie, Morie, Sorice

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Where is the Mourice family from?

You can see how Mourice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mourice families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mourice family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Mourice's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mourice families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Mourice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourice 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mourice. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mourice. For the veterans among your Mourice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourice lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Mourice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mourice in 1981 was 66, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourice 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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