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Morens Family History

Morens 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: Moren, Moreno, Morena, Mores, Morenz, Moses, Morris, More, Morant

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Where is the Morens family from?

You can see how Morens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Morens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Morens families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Morens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Morens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morens 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 Morens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morens. 50% of Morens men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Morens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morens were Janitor and Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Beauty Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morens 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Morens. 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 94 military records available for the last name Morens. For the veterans among your Morens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Morens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morens in 1966 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morens 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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