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Morvitz Family History

Morvitz 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: Moritz, Horvitz, Morita, Morfitt, Marwitz, Lovitz, Oritz, Loritz

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Where is the Morvitz family from?

You can see how Morvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morvitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morvitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Morvitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Morvitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Morvitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morvitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morvitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Morvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morvitz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Morvitz. 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 Morvitz. For the veterans among your Morvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morvitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Morvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Morvitz in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 2001.

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