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Morgenthal Family History

Morgenthal Surname 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: Morgenthaler, Lowenthal, Rosenthal, Mergenthaler, Odenthal

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Where is the Morgenthal family from?

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

In 1940, Interior Decorator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morgenthal. 67% of Morgenthal men worked as an Interior Decorator.

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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

  • Interior Decorator
    67%
  • Janitor
    34%

What Morgenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Morgenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgenthal 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Morgenthal. 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 289 military records available for the last name Morgenthal. For the veterans among your Morgenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgenthal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Morgenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Morgenthal in 1957 was 42, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morgenthal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morgenthal 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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