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Morlatt Family History

Morlatt 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: Marlatt, Morant, Mowatt, Morland, Morvant, Corlett, Moffatt, Marlett

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Where is the Morlatt family from?

You can see how Morlatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlatt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morlatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Morlatt families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morlatt's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Morlatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlatt 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 Morlatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morlatt. 60% of Morlatt men worked as a Ranch Hand.

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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

  • Ranch Hand
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Morlatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Morlatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlatt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Morlatt. 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 76 military records available for the last name Morlatt. For the veterans among your Morlatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlatt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Morlatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Morlatt in 1969 was 69, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morlatt 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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