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Morham Family History

Morham Surname Meaning

from Morham (E Lothian). The place-name derives from Old English mōr ‘moor’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Morham family from?

You can see how Morham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Morham families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Morham families in 1891.
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What did your Morham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morham. 100% of Morham 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Morham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morham 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Morham. 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 71 military records available for the last name Morham. For the veterans among your Morham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morham lifespan?

Average Morham life expectancy in 1990 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morham 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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