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Morgus Family History

Morgus 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: Morris, Mogul, Morgen, Borges, Fergus, Morgan, Gorges, Morga, Moris

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Where is the Morgus family from?

You can see how Morgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Morgus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Morgus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Morgus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Morgus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morgus. 100% of Morgus women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Morgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Morgus. 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 21 military records available for the last name Morgus. For the veterans among your Morgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Morgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Morgus in 1956 was 42, and 76 in 2001.

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