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Morehiser Family History

Morehiser 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: Mortimer, Kreiser, Reiser, Mortier, Meiser, Preiser, Morehouse

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Where is the Morehiser family from?

You can see how Morehiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morehiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Morehiser family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Morehiser's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Morehiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morehiser 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 40 census records available for the last name Morehiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morehiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Morehiser. 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 16 military records available for the last name Morehiser. For the veterans among your Morehiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morehiser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Morehiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Morehiser in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morehiser 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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