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Moranville Family History

Moranville Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Moranville in Meuse probably so named from the personal name Morand + Old French ville ‘settlement’.

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


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Where is the Moranville family from?

You can see how Moranville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moranville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moranville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Moranville families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Moranville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moranville families in 1911.
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What did your Moranville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moranville. 15% of Moranville men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Moranville women worked as a Shoe Worker Factory. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moranville were Shoe Worker and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm
    15%
  • Trucker
    10%
  • Shoe Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker Factory
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moranville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moranville 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Moranville. 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 507 military records available for the last name Moranville. For the veterans among your Moranville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moranville lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moranville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moranville in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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