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Morlyn Family History

Morlyn 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, Moron, Morley, Merlin, Morgen, Morton, Moran, Morgan, Morland

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Where is the Morlyn family from?

You can see how Morlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlyn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Morlyn families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Morlyn family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Morlyn's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Morlyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlyn 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 29 census records available for the last name Morlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlyn 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 Morlyn. 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 military records available for the last name Morlyn. For the veterans among your Morlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlyn lifespan?

Average Morlyn life expectancy in 1980 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morlyn 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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