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Morisseau Family History

Morisseau Surname Meaning

French: derivative of the personal name Morisse a variant of Maurice.

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


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Where is the Morisseau family from?

You can see how Morisseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morisseau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morisseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Morisseau family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Morisseau's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Morisseau families in 1871.
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What did your Morisseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Morisseau. 38% of Morisseau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Tudiant
    38%
  • Journalier
    25%

What Morisseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morisseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morisseau 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Morisseau. 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 64 military records available for the last name Morisseau. For the veterans among your Morisseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morisseau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Morisseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Morisseau in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morisseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morisseau 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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