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Morling Family History

Morling Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Madelin (via Maudlin) with loss of -d-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Morling family from?

You can see how Morling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Morling families living in Suffolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Morling's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Morling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morling. 40% of Morling men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Morling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morling were Mechanical Engineer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Road Sweeper
    20%
  • Carpenter joiner
    20%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Morling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morling 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Morling. 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 438 military records available for the last name Morling. For the veterans among your Morling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Morling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Morling in 1956 was 53, and 69 in 2003.

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