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Morganstern Family History

Morganstern Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Morgenstern.

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


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Where is the Morganstern family from?

You can see how Morganstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morganstern family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morganstern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Morganstern families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Morganstern's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Morganstern families in 1911.
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What did your Morganstern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morganstern. 55% of Morganstern men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Morganstern women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morganstern were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Morganstern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morganstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morganstern 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Morganstern. 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 347 military records available for the last name Morganstern. For the veterans among your Morganstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morganstern lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Morganstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morganstern in 1956 was 52, and 96 in 2004.

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