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Morganstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Morgenstein .

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


Similar surnames: Morgenstein, Morgenstern, Hornstein, Goldenstein, Rosenstein

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Where is the Morganstein family from?

You can see how Morganstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morganstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morganstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Morganstein families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Morganstein's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Morganstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morganstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morganstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morganstein. 45% of Morganstein men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Morganstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morganstein were Baker and Bookeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Bookeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morganstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morganstein 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Morganstein. 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 197 military records available for the last name Morganstein. For the veterans among your Morganstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morganstein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Morganstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Morganstein in 1961 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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