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Morlis Family History

Morlis 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: Morris, Moris, Molis, Moulis, Morais, Mori, Boris, Melis, Norris

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Where is the Morlis family from?

You can see how Morlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Morlis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Morlis family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morlis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Morlis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Morlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Morlis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Morlis. For the veterans among your Morlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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