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Morgenthaler Name Meaning

German: variant of Mergenthaler the first element having been transformed by folk etymology to Morgen ‘morning’.

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


Similar surnames: Mergenthaler, Mollenhauer, Marthaller, Morgenstern, Roethler

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Where is the Morgenthaler family from?

You can see how Morgenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgenthaler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Morgenthaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Morgenthaler family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morgenthaler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Morgenthaler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morgenthaler 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 Morgenthaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morgenthaler. 14% of Morgenthaler men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Morgenthaler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morgenthaler were Truck Driver and House Wife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • House Wife
    12%
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What Morgenthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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Draft Cards

There are 768 military records available for the last name Morgenthaler. For the veterans among your Morgenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgenthaler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Morgenthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Morgenthaler in 1959 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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