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Morthan Family History

Morthan 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: Morahan, Worthan, Mohan, Morton, Moran, Wortman, Monahan, Morgan

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Morthan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Morthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morthan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Morthan. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Morthan. For the veterans among your Morthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morthan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Morthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Morthan in 1969 was 68, and 64 in 1976.

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