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Moursund Family History

Moursund 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: Coursen, Courson, Morland, Morstad, Housand, Morand, Forslund

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Where is the Moursund family from?

You can see how Moursund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moursund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moursund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moursund families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Moursund's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Moursund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moursund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moursund ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Moursund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moursund 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Moursund. 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 61 military records available for the last name Moursund. For the veterans among your Moursund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moursund lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Moursund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moursund in 1959 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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