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Morseman Family History

Morseman 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: Moreman, Moseman, Horseman, Roseman, Mossman, Horsman, Mersman

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Where is the Morseman family from?

You can see how Morseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Morseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Morseman families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Morseman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Morseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morseman 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 Morseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morseman. 47% of Morseman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Morseman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Morseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morseman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Morseman. 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 172 military records available for the last name Morseman. For the veterans among your Morseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morseman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Morseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Morseman in 1956 was 40, and 11 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morseman 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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