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Morphis Family History

Morphis Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Murphy.

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


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Where is the Morphis family from?

You can see how Morphis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morphis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morphis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Morphis families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Morphis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morphis families in 1891.
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What did your Morphis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morphis. 33% of Morphis men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Morphis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morphis were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Counter Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morphis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morphis 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Morphis. 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 810 military records available for the last name Morphis. For the veterans among your Morphis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morphis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morphis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Morphis in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morphis 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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