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Morgenstein Family History

Morgenstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Morgenstern.

Artificial name composed of German Morgen ‘morning’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Morgenstein family from?

You can see how Morgenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morgenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Morgenstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Morgenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morgenstein families in 1891.
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What did your Morgenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morgenstein. 60% of Morgenstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Morgenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgenstein 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 Morgenstein. 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 373 military records available for the last name Morgenstein. For the veterans among your Morgenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgenstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Morgenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morgenstein in 1955 was 51, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morgenstein 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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