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Morander Family History

Morander Name 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: Molander, Mander, Bolander, Brander, Melander, Kolander, Olander

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Where is the Morander family from?

You can see how Morander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Morander families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Morander family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Morander's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Morander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morander ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Morander ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Morander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morander 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Morander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Morander. For the veterans among your Morander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Morander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Morander in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 1999.

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