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Moreng Family History

Moreng 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: Moren, Moreno, Moring, Morena, Morang, Moseng, Morong, Morenz, Meng

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Where is the Moreng family from?

You can see how Moreng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreng family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Moreng families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moreng's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moreng families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moreng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Designer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moreng. 50% of Moreng men worked as a Designer. .

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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 1940

  • Designer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Moreng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreng 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Moreng. 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 18 military records available for the last name Moreng. For the veterans among your Moreng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreng lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Moreng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moreng in 1965 was 53, and 87 in 2002.

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