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Morcross Family History

Morcross 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: Norcross, Morcos, Morriss, Montross, Cross, Morris, Morcom, Holycross

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Where is the Morcross family from?

You can see how Morcross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morcross family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morcross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Morcross families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morcross's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morcross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morcross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Morcross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morcross 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Morcross. 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 25 military records available for the last name Morcross. For the veterans among your Morcross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morcross lifespan?

Average Morcross life expectancy in 1973 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morcross 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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