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Morchison Family History

Morchison 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: Murchison, Morrison, Morison, Atchison, Marchione, Mortenson

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Where is the Morchison family from?

You can see how Morchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morchison family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Morchison families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Morchison families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morchison's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Morchison families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Morchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morchison 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Morchison. 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 5 military records available for the last name Morchison. For the veterans among your Morchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morchison lifespan?

Average Morchison life expectancy in 1993 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morchison 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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