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Morlang Family History

Morlang Surname Meaning

North German (Hamburg): presumably from an adverbial phrase morlank ‘(all) morning long’ used in Holstein dialect.

It was likely adopted as a nickname for someone who frequently used this phrase.

Alternatively, it may refer to a person who consistently carried out the same activity every morning.

This reflects the linguistic practice of deriving nicknames from habitual phrases.

Overall, the term highlights the connection between language and daily routines in the region.

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


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You can see how Morlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlang family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morlang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Morlang families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Morlang's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morlang families in 1891.
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What did your Morlang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morlang. 50% of Morlang 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Printer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Morlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlang 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Morlang. 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 90 military records available for the last name Morlang. For the veterans among your Morlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlang lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Morlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morlang in 1967 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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