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Mouritzen Family History

Mouritzen 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: Lauritzen, Moritz, Morten, Goertzen, Mauritz, Fritzen, Lauritsen

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Where is the Mouritzen family from?

You can see how Mouritzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mouritzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mouritzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mouritzen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mouritzen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mouritzen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Mouritzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mouritzen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mouritzen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mouritzen. For the veterans among your Mouritzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mouritzen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mouritzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mouritzen in 1966 was 86, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mouritzen 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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