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Morenz Family History

Morenz Surname Meaning

German: from an old vernacular form of the medieval Latin personal name Morandus shortened from Moderandus

which appears to be Latin for ‘he who is (able) to be guided’.

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


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Where is the Morenz family from?

You can see how Morenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Morenz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morenz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morenz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morenz 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 Morenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morenz. 29% of Morenz men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Morenz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morenz were Painter and Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Morenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morenz 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Morenz. 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 435 military records available for the last name Morenz. For the veterans among your Morenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morenz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Morenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morenz in 1958 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morenz 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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