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Morgret Family History

Morgret Surname Meaning

German (Lower Saxony): variant of Margret a habitational name from any of the places called Margareth(en) which in turn are named with the female saint's name Margaretha see Margaret.

Americanized form of German Marquardt. Compare Morgart.

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


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Where is the Morgret family from?

You can see how Morgret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morgret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Morgret family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morgret's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Morgret families in 1891.
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What did your Morgret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morgret. 34% of Morgret men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Morgret women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morgret were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morgret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgret 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Morgret. 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 270 military records available for the last name Morgret. For the veterans among your Morgret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgret lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Morgret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morgret in 1955 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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