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Morvat Family History

Morvat 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: Horvat, Morvant, Morvay, Morvan, Mort, Mora, Morant, Horvath, Moran

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Where is the Morvat family from?

You can see how Morvat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morvat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morvat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Morvat family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Morvat's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Morvat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morvat 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 154 census records available for the last name Morvat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morvat 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Morvat. 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 5 military records available for the last name Morvat. For the veterans among your Morvat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morvat 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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