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Morsely Family History

Morsely 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: Mosely, Morsey, Morley, Mosel, Morell, Morel, Cornely, Dorsey, Moseby

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Where is the Morsely family from?

You can see how Morsely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morsely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morsely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Morsely family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Morsely's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Morsely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Morsely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morsely 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Morsely. 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 12 military records available for the last name Morsely. For the veterans among your Morsely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morsely lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morsely 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morsely

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