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Morphen Family History

Morphen 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: Morphew, Morgen, Moren, Morken, Morden, Morren, Morten, Worthen

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Where is the Morphen family from?

You can see how Morphen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morphen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Morphen families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Morphen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Morphen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morphen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Morphen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morphen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Morphen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Morphen. For the veterans among your Morphen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morphen lifespan?

Average Morphen life expectancy in 1969 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morphen 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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