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Morrehead Family History

Morrehead 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: Moorehead, Morehead, Moorhead, Muirhead, Mordecai, Whitehead

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Where is the Morrehead family from?

You can see how Morrehead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrehead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morrehead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Morrehead families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Morrehead's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Morrehead families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Morrehead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrehead 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Morrehead. 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 15 military records available for the last name Morrehead. For the veterans among your Morrehead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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