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Morrales Family History

Morrales 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: Corrales, Morales, Morrall, Portales, Morreale, Moraes, Moralez

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Where is the Morrales family from?

You can see how Morrales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrales family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Morrales families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 3 Morrales families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morrales's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Morrales families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrales 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 331 census records available for the last name Morrales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrales 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Morrales. 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 25 military records available for the last name Morrales. For the veterans among your Morrales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrales lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Morrales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morrales in 1991 was 41, and 57 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrales 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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