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Morua Family History

Morua Surname Meaning

Basque: altered form of Murua. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.

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


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Where is the Morua family from?

You can see how Morua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morua family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Morua family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Morua's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Morua families in 1911.
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What did your Morua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morua. 60% of Morua 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Morua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Morua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morua 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Morua. 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 57 military records available for the last name Morua. For the veterans among your Morua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morua lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Morua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Morua in 1945 was 44, and 26 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morua 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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