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Morstain Family History

Morstain 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: Morstad, Mountain, Costain, Mustain, Morain, Martin, Holstein, Morton

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Where is the Morstain family from?

You can see how Morstain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morstain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Morstain families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Morstain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Morstain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morstain 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 46 census records available for the last name Morstain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morstain 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 Morstain. 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 8 military records available for the last name Morstain. For the veterans among your Morstain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morstain lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Morstain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Morstain in 1975 was 88, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morstain 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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