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Moragne Family History

Moragne Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Moragne a place in Charente-Maritime. This surname is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Moragne family from?

You can see how Moragne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moragne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moragne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Moragne families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Moragne's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Moragne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moragne 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 Moragne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moragne. 35% of Moragne men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Moragne women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moragne were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Moragne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moragne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moragne 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Moragne. 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 364 military records available for the last name Moragne. For the veterans among your Moragne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moragne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moragne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Moragne in 1958 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moragne 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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