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Morran Family History

Morran Name Meaning

see Morrin . see Moran .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Moran, Morgan, Morren, Morra, Morvan, Morlan, Morman, Morrin, Mordan

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Where is the Morran family from?

You can see how Morran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Morran families living in Tennessee. This was about 27% of all the recorded Morran's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Morran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morran. 34% of Morran men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Morran women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morran were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Morran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morran 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morran. For the veterans among your Morran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morran lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Morran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Morran in 1955 was 47, and 70 in 2003.

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