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Morgel Family History

Morgel Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. Compare Morrical.

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


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Where is the Morgel family from?

You can see how Morgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morgel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Morgel families living in Indiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Morgel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Morgel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morgel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morgel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morgel. 34% of Morgel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Plumber
    23%
  • Farm Helper
    23%

What Morgel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Morgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgel 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 Morgel. 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 86 military records available for the last name Morgel. For the veterans among your Morgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Morgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Morgel in 1967 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

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