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Morrah Family History

Morrah 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: Morra, Murrah, Morris, Mora, Murray, Borra, Marra, Moran, Porras

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Where is the Morrah family from?

You can see how Morrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morrah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Morrah family living in Cumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Morrah's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Morrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morrah ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrah 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Morrah. 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 118 military records available for the last name Morrah. For the veterans among your Morrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrah lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Morrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Morrah in 1968 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morrah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrah 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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