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Morre Family History

Morre Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Morren English: variant of Moore. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Morre family from?

You can see how Morre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 238 Morre families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Morre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morre families in 1891.
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What did your Morre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morre. 34% of Morre men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Morre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morre were Wood Machinist and Cook.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Wood Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Cook
    3%

What Morre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Morre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morre 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Morre. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Morre. For the veterans among your Morre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morre lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Morre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Morre in 1952 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morre 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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