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Morrell Family History

Morrell Surname Meaning

English (northern): from the medieval personal name Morel a diminutive of Middle English or Old French More.

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Americanized form of French Morel.

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


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Where is the Morrell family from?

You can see how Morrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 849 Morrell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Morrell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Morrell families in 1891.
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What did your Morrell 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 Morrell. 12% of Morrell men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Morrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrell were Railway Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Railway Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 121,000 census records available for the last name Morrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrell 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrell. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Morrell. For the veterans among your Morrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrell lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Morrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morrell in 1940 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrell 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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