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Morlimer Family History

Morlimer 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, Mortier, Lorimer, Oliver, Dormer, Holmer, Hollier, Morley

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Where is the Morlimer family from?

You can see how Morlimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlimer family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Morlimer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Morlimer families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morlimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morlimer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Morlimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlimer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Morlimer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Morlimer. For the veterans among your Morlimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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