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Morsett Family History

Morsett 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: Dorsett, Corbett, Borseth, Hogsett, Torbett, Forseth, Corlett, Morse

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Where is the Morsett family from?

You can see how Morsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morsett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morsett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Morsett families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Morsett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Morsett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morsett 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 Morsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morsett. 100% of Morsett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Morsett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Morsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morsett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Morsett. 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 42 military records available for the last name Morsett. For the veterans among your Morsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morsett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Morsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Morsett in 1956 was 72, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morsett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morsett 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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