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Morresey Family History

Morresey 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: Morrisey, Morrissey, Marrese, Morgese, Borresen, Morsey, Morrey

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Where is the Morresey family from?

You can see how Morresey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morresey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morresey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Morresey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morresey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morresey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Morresey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morresey 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Morresey. 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 42 military records available for the last name Morresey. For the veterans among your Morresey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morresey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morresey

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