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Morvant Family History

Morvant Surname Meaning

Breton: variant of Morvan.

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


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Where is the Morvant family from?

You can see how Morvant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morvant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morvant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Morvant families living in Channel Islands. This was about 51% of all the recorded Morvant's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Morvant families in 1891.
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What did your Morvant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morvant. 50% of Morvant men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Morvant women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morvant were Hired Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Hired Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morvant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morvant 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Morvant. 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 740 military records available for the last name Morvant. For the veterans among your Morvant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morvant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Morvant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Morvant in 1956 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morvant 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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