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Morehouse Family History

Morehouse Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): habitational name from any of the many places called Moorhouse in Yorkshire or Durham (from Old English mōr ‘moor’ + hūs ‘house’).

In some cases the surname may have become Morris.

This name is also established in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Morehouse family from?

You can see how Morehouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morehouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morehouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 76 Morehouse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Morehouse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Morehouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morehouse 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 Morehouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morehouse. 100% of Morehouse 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%

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Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Morehouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morehouse 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 33,000 immigration records available for the last name Morehouse. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Morehouse. For the veterans among your Morehouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morehouse lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Morehouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Morehouse in 1952 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morehouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morehouse 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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