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Morite Family History

Morite 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: Moritz, Morita, Morie, Morice, Morine, Mori, Marie, Mort, More, Korte

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Where is the Morite family from?

You can see how Morite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Morite families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Morite's in USA. New York had the highest population of Morite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morite 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 150 census records available for the last name Morite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morite 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Morite. 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 10 military records available for the last name Morite. For the veterans among your Morite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morite lifespan?

Average Morite life expectancy in 1983 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morite 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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