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Morcott Family History

Morcott Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Norcott, Marcott, Morcom, Muscott, Marcotte, Wolcott, Morfitt

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Where is the Morcott family from?

You can see how Morcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morcott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Morcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Morcott families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Morcott's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Morcott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morcott 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 Morcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morcott. 100% of Morcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Morcott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Morcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morcott 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Morcott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Morcott. For the veterans among your Morcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morcott lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Morcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morcott in 1976 was 82, and 89 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morcott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morcott 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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