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Morrisett Family History

Morrisett Surname Meaning

Variant of Morrisette a surname of French origin (see Morissette).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Morrisett family from?

You can see how Morrisett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrisett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrisett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Morrisett families living in Leicestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Morrisett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Morrisett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrisett 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 Morrisett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morrisett. 34% of Morrisett men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Morrisett women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrisett were Manager and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Merchant
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morrisett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrisett 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Morrisett. 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 386 military records available for the last name Morrisett. For the veterans among your Morrisett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrisett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Morrisett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Morrisett in 1954 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrisett 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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