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Morne Family History

Morne Surname Meaning

variant of Moran.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Morne family from?

You can see how Morne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Morne families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Morne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morne. 50% of Morne men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Morne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Ordinance Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Morne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morne 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Morne. 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 271 military records available for the last name Morne. For the veterans among your Morne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morne lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Morne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Morne in 1971 was 61, and 85 in 1997.

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