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Morbeck Family History

Morbeck 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: Norbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Vorbeck, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Osbeck, Colbeck

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Where is the Morbeck family from?

You can see how Morbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Morbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Morbeck's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Morbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morbeck 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 Morbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morbeck. 50% of Morbeck men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Morbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Morbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morbeck 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Morbeck. 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 72 military records available for the last name Morbeck. For the veterans among your Morbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morbeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Morbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Morbeck in 1966 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morbeck 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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