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Morganson Family History

Morganson 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: Morgano, Morgensen, Mortenson, Goranson, Hoganson, Jorgenson, Morgans

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Where is the Morganson family from?

You can see how Morganson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morganson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morganson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Morganson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Morganson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morganson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morganson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morganson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morganson. 28% of Morganson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Morganson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morganson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morganson 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Morganson. 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 104 military records available for the last name Morganson. For the veterans among your Morganson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morganson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morganson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Morganson in 1963 was 88, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morganson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morganson 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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