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Morphett Family History

Morphett Surname Meaning

see Moorfoot.

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


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Where is the Morphett family from?

You can see how Morphett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morphett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Morphett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Morphett families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Morphett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Morphett families in 1891.
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What did your Morphett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Own Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morphett. 34% of Morphett men worked as a Farmer Own Accountant and 74% of Morphett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morphett were Builders Labourer 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

  • Farmer Own Accountant
    34%
  • Farmworker
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Morphett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Morphett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morphett 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Morphett. 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 221 military records available for the last name Morphett. For the veterans among your Morphett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morphett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Morphett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Morphett in 1969 was 89, and 71 in 2000.

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