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Morsbach Family History

Morsbach 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: Morsch, Orbach, Marbach, Murbach, Gersbach, Rossbach, Mansbach

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Where is the Morsbach family from?

You can see how Morsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morsbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morsbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Morsbach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Morsbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Morsbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morsbach 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 Morsbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morsbach. 60% of Morsbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

What Morsbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Morsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morsbach 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Morsbach. 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 834 military records available for the last name Morsbach. For the veterans among your Morsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morsbach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Morsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Morsbach in 1960 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morsbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morsbach 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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