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Morlas Family History

Morlas 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, Moras, Morris, Mora, Maras, Barlas, Morley, Molla, Moran

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Where is the Morlas family from?

You can see how Morlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Morlas families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morlas's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Morlas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlas 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 Morlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morlas. 50% of Morlas men worked as a Dairy.

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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

  • Dairy
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Morlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Morlas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Morlas. For the veterans among your Morlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Morlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Morlas in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morlas 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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