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Morong Family History

Morong Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Morin.

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


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Where is the Morong family from?

You can see how Morong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Morong family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Morong's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morong families in 1891.
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What did your Morong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morong. 60% of Morong men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Morong women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morong were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morong 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Morong. 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 363 military records available for the last name Morong. For the veterans among your Morong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morong lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Morong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Morong in 1955 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morong 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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