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Morchan Family History

Morchan 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: Morahan, Molchan, Marchan, Mohan, Marchal, Kochan, Moran, Monahan

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Where is the Morchan family from?

You can see how Morchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morchan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Morchan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Morchan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Morchan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Morchan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Morchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morchan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Morchan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Morchan. For the veterans among your Morchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morchan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Morchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morchan in 1972 was 60, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morchan 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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