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Morresy Family History

Morresy 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: Morrey, Forrest, Morris, Torres, Morley, Mourey, Morren, Morey

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Where is the Morresy family from?

You can see how Morresy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morresy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Morresy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Morresy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morresy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Morresy families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Morresy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morresy 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Morresy. 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 Morresy. For the veterans among your Morresy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morresy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Morresy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Morresy in 1977 was 76, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morresy 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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