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Moorsom Family History

Moorsom 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: Morcom, Moors, Morson, Moore, Moron, Mosso, Orso, Goodson, Morton

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Where is the Moorsom family from?

You can see how Moorsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorsom family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Moorsom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Moorsom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moorsom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorsom 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 Moorsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moorsom. 72% of Moorsom 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Moorsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Moorsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorsom 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Moorsom. 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 132 military records available for the last name Moorsom. For the veterans among your Moorsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorsom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Moorsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moorsom in 1969 was 77, and 95 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moorsom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorsom 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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