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Morrett Family History

Morrett 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: Merrett, Forrest, Barrett, Corbett, Merritt, Berrett, Garrett

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Where is the Morrett family from?

You can see how Morrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Morrett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Morrett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Morrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morrett. 100% of Morrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Morrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrett 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Morrett. 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 495 military records available for the last name Morrett. For the veterans among your Morrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Morrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Morrett in 1950 was 66, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrett 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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