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Morelock Family History

Morelock Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Morlock.

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


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Where is the Morelock family from?

You can see how Morelock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morelock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morelock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Morelock family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morelock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morelock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morelock 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 Morelock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morelock. 32% of Morelock men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Morelock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morelock were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Morelock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Morelock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morelock 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Morelock. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Morelock. For the veterans among your Morelock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morelock lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Morelock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Morelock in 1948 was 100, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morelock 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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