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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 1911 there were 40 Morran families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Morran's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Morran families in 1911.
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 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Morran. 53% of Morran men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Commis
    6%
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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 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 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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