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Morheiser Family History

Morheiser 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: Olheiser, Mortimer, Kreiser, Berkheiser, Reiser, Mortier, Meiser

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Where is the Morheiser family from?

You can see how Morheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Morheiser families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Morheiser's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Morheiser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Morheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morheiser 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Morheiser. 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 26 military records available for the last name Morheiser. For the veterans among your Morheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morheiser lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Morheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Morheiser in 1974 was 77, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morheiser 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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