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Morwessel Family History

Morwessel 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: Gressel, Roessel, Ressel, Morrissey, Morgensen, Dressel, Morgese

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Where is the Morwessel family from?

You can see how Morwessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morwessel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Morwessel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Morwessel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Morwessel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morwessel 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 12 census records available for the last name Morwessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morwessel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Morwessel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Morwessel. For the veterans among your Morwessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morwessel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Morwessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Morwessel in 1974 was 81, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morwessel 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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