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Morath Name Meaning

South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Morhart (see Morhardt ). This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Porath, Horath, Morant, Rath, North, Moritz, Orth, Korth, Morano

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Where is the Morath family from?

You can see how Morath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Morath families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Morath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morath families in 1891.
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What did your Morath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ambulance Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morath. 100% of Morath men worked as an Ambulance Driver and 89% of Morath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ambulance Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Help
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Morath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morath 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Morath. 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 879 military records available for the last name Morath. For the veterans among your Morath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morath lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Morath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morath in 1958 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

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