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Morrel Family History

Morrel Surname Meaning

see Morrell.

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


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Where is the Morrel family from?

You can see how Morrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Morrel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Morrel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Morrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrel 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 Morrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morrel. 100% of Morrel 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Morrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrel 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Morrel. 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 725 military records available for the last name Morrel. For the veterans among your Morrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Morrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morrel in 1950 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrel 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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