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Morien Family History

Morien 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: Marien, Morgen, Morin, Moren, Morken, Morden, Morren, Morten, Morie

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Where is the Morien family from?

You can see how Morien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Morien families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Morien's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Morien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morien. 31% of Morien men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Morien women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morien were Cabinet Maker and House Keeping. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Cabinet Maker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Keeping
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morien 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Morien. 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 217 military records available for the last name Morien. For the veterans among your Morien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Morien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Morien in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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