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Morbach Family History

Morbach 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: Orbach, Marbach, Murbach, Morsch, Urbach, Harbach, Korach, Rohrbach

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Where is the Morbach family from?

You can see how Morbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Morbach families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Morbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Morbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morbach. 67% of Morbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Morbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morbach 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Morbach. 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 222 military records available for the last name Morbach. For the veterans among your Morbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Morbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Morbach in 1969 was 87, and 27 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morbach 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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