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Morgas Family History

Morgas 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: Morgan, Morga, Gorgas, Moras, Morgans, Morris, Mora, Organ, Maras

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Where is the Morgas family from?

You can see how Morgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morgas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Morgas families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Morgas's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Morgas families in 1891.
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What did your Morgas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Morgas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Morgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgas 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Morgas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Morgas. For the veterans among your Morgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Morgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Morgas in 1967 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morgas 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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