This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Morlet family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Morlet Family History

Morlet Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a dark-skinned man from a diminutive of Old French more ‘Moor’ (see More).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Morlet family from?

You can see how Morlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Morlet families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morlet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Morlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morlet. 100% of Morlet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Morlet | Data not to scale

*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%

What Morlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Morlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Morlet

Passenger Lists

There are 378 immigration records available for the last name Morlet. 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.

View all Morlet immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Morlet. For the veterans among your Morlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Morlet military records

You've only scratched the surface of Morlet family history

Discover More

What is the average Morlet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Morlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Morlet in 1965 was 63, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morlet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morlet 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Morlet family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial