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Moreaux Name Meaning

French: variant of Moreau .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Moreau, Godeaux, Monceaux, Comeaux, Morea, Breaux, Meaux, Reaux

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Where is the Moreaux family from?

You can see how Moreaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moreaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Moreaux families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Moreaux's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Moreaux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moreaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moreaux. 55% of Moreaux men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moreaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreaux 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Moreaux. 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 202 military records available for the last name Moreaux. For the veterans among your Moreaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreaux lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Moreaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moreaux in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

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