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Morganfield Family History

Morganfield 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: Cornfield, Cranfield, Granfield, Morefield, Mansfield, Bonfield

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Where is the Morganfield family from?

You can see how Morganfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morganfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morganfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Morganfield families living in Mississippi. This was about 65% of all the recorded Morganfield's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Morganfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morganfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morganfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Morganfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morganfield 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Morganfield. 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 76 military records available for the last name Morganfield. For the veterans among your Morganfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morganfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Morganfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Morganfield in 1965 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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