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Morressy Family History

Morressy 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: Morrissey, Morriss, Morrisey, Morrey, Forrest, Morris, Torres, Cressy

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Where is the Morressy family from?

You can see how Morressy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morressy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morressy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Morressy families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Morressy's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Morressy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morressy 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 411 census records available for the last name Morressy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morressy 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Morressy. 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 34 military records available for the last name Morressy. For the veterans among your Morressy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morressy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Morressy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Morressy in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morressy 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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