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Morgeson Family History

Morgeson Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Margeson, Fortson, Morson, Morison, Moreton, Margison, Georgeson

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Where is the Morgeson family from?

You can see how Morgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morgeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Morgeson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Morgeson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Morgeson families in 1911.
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What did your Morgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morgeson. 43% of Morgeson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Morgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgeson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Morgeson. 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 105 military records available for the last name Morgeson. For the veterans among your Morgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgeson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Morgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morgeson in 1956 was 63, and 97 in 2004.

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