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Morgese Name Meaning

Italian (Bari): variant of Murgese a habitational name for someone from Murge region in Apulia.

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


Similar surnames: Morgen, Borgese, Marrese, Borges, Moresi, Gorges, Sorge, Cortese

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Where is the Morgese family from?

You can see how Morgese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Morgese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Morgese families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morgese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morgese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morgese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morgese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morgese. 50% of Morgese men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Morgese women worked as an Examiner. .

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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
    50%
  • Musician
    25%
  • Crane Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Morgese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgese 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Morgese. 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 282 military records available for the last name Morgese. For the veterans among your Morgese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Morgese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Morgese in 1962 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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