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Morau Family History

Morau 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: Mora, Moran, Dorau, Moras, Morar, Morad, Moreau, Mori, Mohan, Mort

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Where is the Morau family from?

You can see how Morau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Morau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Morau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Morau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morau. 34% of Morau men worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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

  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Morau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morau 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Morau. 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 46 military records available for the last name Morau. For the veterans among your Morau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Morau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Morau in 1973 was 71, and 69 in 2002.

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