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Morish Family History

Morish 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: Moris, Borish, Forish, Morrish, Morash, Mori, Boris, Morris, Cornish

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Where is the Morish family from?

You can see how Morish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Morish families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Morish's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Morish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morish 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 Morish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morish. 60% of Morish 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
    60%
  • Household Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morish 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Morish. 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 76 military records available for the last name Morish. For the veterans among your Morish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Morish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Morish in 1968 was 40, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morish 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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