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Morlander Family History

Morlander 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: Molander, Norlander, Bolander, Melander, Morland, Kolander, Oblander

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Where is the Morlander family from?

You can see how Morlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morlander families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Morlander family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morlander's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Morlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlander 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 Morlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morlander. 100% of Morlander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Morlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Morlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlander 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Morlander. 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 4 military records available for the last name Morlander. For the veterans among your Morlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlander lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Morlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morlander in 1971 was 80, and 93 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morlander 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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