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Morang Family History

Morang Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Morin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Morang family from?

You can see how Morang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Morang families living in Maine. This was about 82% of all the recorded Morang's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Morang families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morang. 22% of Morang men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Morang women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morang were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Morang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morang 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Morang. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 634 military records available for the last name Morang. For the veterans among your Morang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morang lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Morang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morang in 1951 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morang ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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