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Mcmorran Family History

Mcmorran Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish (Galloway and Dumfriesshire): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Moghráin earlier Mac Mughróin.

It means ‘son of Mughrón or Mughròn’, a personal name based on mug ‘slave’.

Additionally, it combines with rón (Scottish ròn) meaning ‘seal’.

This lineage reflects both cultural and linguistic influences across the regions of Ireland and Scotland.

The etymology showcases the rich heritage represented by these names.

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


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Where is the Mcmorran family from?

You can see how Mcmorran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmorran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmorran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Mcmorran families living in Cheshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Mcmorran's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mcmorran families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmorran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcmorran. 94% of Mcmorran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Duties At Ho
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcmorran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 735 military records available for the last name Mcmorran. For the veterans among your Mcmorran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmorran lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmorran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcmorran in 1951 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

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