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Morles Family History

Morles Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Venezuela): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Morles family from?

You can see how Morles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Morles families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Morles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Morles families in 1861.
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What did your Morles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morles. 60% of Morles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Morles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morles 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Morles. 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 74 military records available for the last name Morles. For the veterans among your Morles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Morles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Morles in 1969 was 78, and 46 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morles 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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