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Morehand Family History

Morehand 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: Moreland, Forehand, Morland, Marchand, Morehart, Morthland, Morahan

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Where is the Morehand family from?

You can see how Morehand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morehand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morehand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Morehand families living in Mississippi. This was about 58% of all the recorded Morehand's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Morehand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morehand 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 135 census records available for the last name Morehand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morehand 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Morehand. 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 30 military records available for the last name Morehand. For the veterans among your Morehand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morehand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Morehand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morehand in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morehand 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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