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Mourer Family History

Mourer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Maurer. French (Lorraine): probably of German origin an altered form Maurer or Murer.

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


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Where is the Mourer family from?

You can see how Mourer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mourer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Mourer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mourer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mourer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mourer 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 Mourer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mourer. 25% of Mourer men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mourer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mourer were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Mourer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mourer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourer 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Mourer. 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 833 military records available for the last name Mourer. For the veterans among your Mourer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mourer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mourer in 1945 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourer 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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