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Morgner Family History

Morgner 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: Horner, Corner, Morgen, Cordner, Ortner, Mortier, Borner, Borger

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Where is the Morgner family from?

You can see how Morgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morgner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Morgner families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Morgner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Morgner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morgner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morgner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morgner. 40% of Morgner men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgner 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Morgner. 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 373 military records available for the last name Morgner. For the veterans among your Morgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Morgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Morgner in 1951 was 67, and 70 in 2002.

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