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Morelen Family History

Morelen 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: Morelan, Morley, Morgen, Moren, Molen, Morell, Morel, Morken, Morella

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Where is the Morelen family from?

You can see how Morelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morelen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morelen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Morelen families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Morelen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Morelen families in 1880.
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What did your Morelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morelen. 50% of Morelen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Morelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morelen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Morelen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Morelen. For the veterans among your Morelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morelen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Morelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Morelen in 1969 was 67, and 87 in 1999.

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