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Morrissen Family History

Morrissen 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, Morrisson, Morisset, Jorissen, Morrison, Morriss, Morrisey

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Where is the Morrissen family from?

You can see how Morrissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrissen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morrissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Morrissen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Morrissen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Morrissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrissen 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 232 census records available for the last name Morrissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrissen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Morrissen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Morrissen. For the veterans among your Morrissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrissen lifespan?

Average Morrissen life expectancy in 1996 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrissen 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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