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Morlans Family History

Morlans 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: Morland, Morlan, Morgans, Morant, Marland, Moran, Norland, Morgan

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Where is the Morlans family from?

You can see how Morlans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morlans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Morlans family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morlans's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Morlans families in 1871.
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What did your Morlans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morlans. 60% of Morlans 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Morlans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Morlans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlans 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Morlans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morlans. For the veterans among your Morlans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlans lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Morlans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Morlans in 1993 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morlans 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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