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Morice Family History

Morice Surname Meaning

French: variant of Maurice (see Morris).

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Morris.

Hispanic: probably of French origin (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Morice family from?

You can see how Morice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morice families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 41 Morice families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Morice's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morice families in 1891.
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What did your Morice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated Private and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morice. 50% of Morice men worked as an Incapacitated Private and 74% of Morice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morice were Retired and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated Private
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    27%

What Morice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Morice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morice 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morice. 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 793 military records available for the last name Morice. For the veterans among your Morice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morice lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Morice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morice in 1956 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morice 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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