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Morlang Family History

Morlang Name Meaning

North German (Hamburg): presumably from an adverbial phrase morlank ‘(all) morning long’ used in Holstein dialect probably as a nickname for someone who used this phrase frequently or carried out the same activity every morning.

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


Similar surnames: Morland, Morang, Morlan, Morant, Marland, Moran, Norland, Morgan

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Where is the Morlang family from?

You can see how Morlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlang family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morlang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Morlang families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Morlang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Morlang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morlang ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Printer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Morlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlang 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Morlang. 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 90 military records available for the last name Morlang. For the veterans among your Morlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlang lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Morlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morlang in 1967 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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