This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Morningstar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Morningstar Family History

Morningstar Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): translation into English of Morgenstern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Morningstar family from?

You can see how Morningstar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morningstar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morningstar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Morningstar families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morningstar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morningstar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morningstar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Morningstar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morningstar. 16% of Morningstar men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Morningstar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morningstar were Salesman and Operator.

View Census Data for Morningstar | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

What Morningstar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Morningstar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morningstar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Morningstar

Passenger Lists

There are 726 immigration records available for the last name Morningstar. 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.

View all Morningstar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Morningstar. For the veterans among your Morningstar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Morningstar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Morningstar family history

Discover More

What is the average Morningstar lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Morningstar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Morningstar in 1947 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morningstar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morningstar 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Morningstar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial