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Morrice Family History

Morrice Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Morris.

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


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Where is the Morrice family from?

You can see how Morrice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrice families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 69 Morrice families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Morrice's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morrice families in 1891.
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What did your Morrice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morrice. 43% of Morrice men worked as a Poultry Farmer and 67% of Morrice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrice were General Medical Practitioner and Cook.

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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

  • Poultry Farmer
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • General Medical Practitioner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Morrice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrice 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrice. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morrice. For the veterans among your Morrice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrice lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Morrice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morrice in 1962 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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