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Morvig Family History

Morvig 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: Mori, Morris, Marvin, Morin, Moris, Moring, Morfin, Monnig, Morang

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Where is the Morvig family from?

You can see how Morvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Morvig family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morvig's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Morvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morvig 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 Morvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morvig. 100% of Morvig 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
    100%

What Morvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Morvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morvig 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Morvig. 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 23 military records available for the last name Morvig. For the veterans among your Morvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morvig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Morvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morvig in 1966 was 69, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morvig 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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