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Morian Family History

Morian 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: Moran, Morgan, Morin, Marian, Dorian, Morvan, Morlan, Morman, Torian

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Where is the Morian family from?

You can see how Morian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Morian families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Morian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morian 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 Morian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morian. 44% of Morian men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

What Morian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Morian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morian 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Morian. 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 386 military records available for the last name Morian. For the veterans among your Morian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Morian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Morian in 1956 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morian 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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