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Morsh Family History

Morsh 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: Morsch, Marsh, Morse, Morash, Morss, Mori, Moss, March, Mort, More

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Where is the Morsh family from?

You can see how Morsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Morsh families living in Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Morsh's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Morsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morsh 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 Morsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morsh. 100% of Morsh 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Morsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morsh 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Morsh. 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 87 military records available for the last name Morsh. For the veterans among your Morsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morsh lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Morsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Morsh in 1989 was 84, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morsh 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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