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Mous Family History

Mous 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: Moss, Maus, Moes, Mou, Mouw, Mons, Rous, Moos, Moul, Mousa

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Where is the Mous family from?

You can see how Mous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Mous families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mous's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mous families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mous. 100% of Mous men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Mous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mous 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Mous. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mous. For the veterans among your Mous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mous lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mous in 1964 was 86, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mous 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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