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Morist Family History

Morist 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, Moist, Morast, Mori, Boris, Mort, Morris, Morant, Most, Borst

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Where is the Morist family from?

You can see how Morist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Morist family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Morist's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Morist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morist 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 120 census records available for the last name Morist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morist 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Morist. 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 11 military records available for the last name Morist. For the veterans among your Morist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morist lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Morist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Morist in 1975 was 70, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morist 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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