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Morshouse Family History

Morshouse 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: Morehouse, Moorehouse, Moorhouse, Outhouse, Barnhouse, Woodhouse

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Where is the Morshouse family from?

You can see how Morshouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morshouse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Morshouse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Morshouse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Morshouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morshouse 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 35 census records available for the last name Morshouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morshouse 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Morshouse. 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 2 military records available for the last name Morshouse. For the veterans among your Morshouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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