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Maurus Family History

Maurus Name 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: Mars, Maras, Magnus, Maurer, Malkus, Mares, Mavros, Maus, Matus

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Where is the Maurus family from?

You can see how Maurus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maurus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maurus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Maurus families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Maurus's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Maurus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maurus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maurus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maurus. 43% of Maurus men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Maurus women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maurus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maurus 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Maurus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Maurus. For the veterans among your Maurus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maurus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Maurus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Maurus in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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