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Morisco Family History

Morisco 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: Moresco, Morasco, Mosco, Maresco, Morici, Moris, Morsch, Morino

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Where is the Morisco family from?

You can see how Morisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morisco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morisco families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Morisco families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morisco's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Morisco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morisco 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 182 census records available for the last name Morisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morisco 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Morisco. 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 50 military records available for the last name Morisco. For the veterans among your Morisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morisco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morisco in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morisco 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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