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Morbell Family History

Morbell 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: Corbell, Morell, Mortell, Morrell, Cornell, Gorrell, Orrell, Corbeil

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Where is the Morbell family from?

You can see how Morbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morbell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Morbell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morbell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morbell. 100% of Morbell women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Morbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Morbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morbell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Morbell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Morbell. For the veterans among your Morbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morbell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Morbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Morbell in 1981 was 90, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morbell 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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