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Morgon Family History

Morgon 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: Moron, Morgen, Morton, Morgan, Morson, Gordon, Orton, Organ, Morcom

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Where is the Morgon family from?

You can see how Morgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morgon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Morgon families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Morgon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Morgon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morgon 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 Morgon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morgon. 82% of Morgon 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Cardboard Maker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Morgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgon 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Morgon. 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 495 military records available for the last name Morgon. For the veterans among your Morgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Morgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Morgon in 1954 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morgon 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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