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Moriau Family History

Moriau 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: Moreau, Mori, Mora, Moran, Maria, Morgan, Morga, Morin, Morici, Moris

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Where is the Moriau family from?

You can see how Moriau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Moriau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Moriau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moriau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Moriau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriau 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Moriau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Moriau. For the veterans among your Moriau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriau lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Moriau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moriau in 1987 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moriau 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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