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Morlar Family History

Morlar 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: Morlan, Morar, Marlar, Mora, Dollar, Solar, Morley, Molla, Moran

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Where is the Morlar family from?

You can see how Morlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Morlar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morlar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Morlar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlar 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 66 census records available for the last name Morlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Morlar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Morlar. For the veterans among your Morlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Morlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Morlar in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morlar 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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