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Morant Family History

Morant Surname Meaning

Altered form of Mayrant itself perhaps an altered form of French Mayrand. English (of Norman origin) and French: from the Old French personal name Morant Morand (see Morand).

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French demorant demeurant ‘residing staying’ perhaps alluding to a ‘sojourner’ a stranger who stays.

The surname would result from the loss of the first syllable.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Morant family from?

You can see how Morant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Morant families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Morant's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Morant families in 1891.
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What did your Morant 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 Morant. 18% of Morant men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Morant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morant were Jobbing Gardener (retired) 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
    18%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Jobbing Gardener (retired)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Morant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Morant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morant 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morant. For the veterans among your Morant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morant lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Morant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Morant in 1949 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morant 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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