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Morchower Family History

Morchower 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: Porcher, Boomhower, Munshower, Horchler, Borcher, Mortimer, Morcom

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Where is the Morchower family from?

You can see how Morchower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morchower family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Morchower families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Morchower's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Morchower families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morchower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Morchower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morchower 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Morchower. 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 10 military records available for the last name Morchower. For the veterans among your Morchower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morchower lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Morchower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Morchower in 1973 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morchower 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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