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Mours Family History

Mours 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: Ours, Moors, Moers, Moura, Sours, Mori, Moore, Moses, Moss, Mort

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Where is the Mours family from?

You can see how Mours families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mours family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mours families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mours families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mours's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mours families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mours surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mours ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Mours. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mours 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Mours. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mours. For the veterans among your Mours ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mours lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mours life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mours in 1967 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mours 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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