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Morven Family History

Morven 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: Morgen, Moren, Morken, Morden, Morren, Morten, Morvan, More, Marvel

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Where is the Morven family from?

You can see how Morven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Morven family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morven's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Morven families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morven 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 427 census records available for the last name Morven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morven 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Morven. 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 17 military records available for the last name Morven. For the veterans among your Morven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1993, in the United States, Morven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Morven in 1955 was 46, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morven 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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