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Morrisroe Family History

Morrisroe Surname Meaning

Irish (County Roscommon): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Muiris Rua ‘son of red Morris’ (see Morris ).

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


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Where is the Morrisroe family from?

You can see how Morrisroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrisroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morrisroe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Morrisroe families living in Cheshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Morrisroe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Morrisroe families in 1891.
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What did your Morrisroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morrisroe. 67% of Morrisroe men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Morrisroe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • General Farm Worker (are
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morrisroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrisroe 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Morrisroe. 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 414 military records available for the last name Morrisroe. For the veterans among your Morrisroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrisroe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Morrisroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Morrisroe in 1954 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrisroe 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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