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Mouritz Family History

Mouritz 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: Moritz, Mauritz, Morita, Mountz, Oritz, Loritz, Moretz, Mori, Mort

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Where is the Mouritz family from?

You can see how Mouritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mouritz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mouritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mouritz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mouritz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mouritz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mouritz 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mouritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mouritz 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Mouritz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Mouritz. For the veterans among your Mouritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mouritz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Mouritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mouritz in 1974 was 83, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mouritz 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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