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Morig Family History

Morig 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: Mori, Morin, Moris, Moring, Lorig, Morie, Marie, Boris, Mort, Morris

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Where is the Morig family from?

You can see how Morig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Morig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Morig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Morig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Morig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Morig. 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 46 military records available for the last name Morig. For the veterans among your Morig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morig lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Morig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morig in 1972 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morig 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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