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Morrill Family History

Morrill Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Morrell.

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


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Where is the Morrill family from?

You can see how Morrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 170 Morrill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Morrill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Morrill families in 1891.
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What did your Morrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morrill. 25% of Morrill men worked as a Postman and 85% of Morrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrill were Plumber and Factory Worker Confectionery.

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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

  • Postman
    25%
  • Motor Driver
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Factory Worker Confectionery
    2%

What Morrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Morrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrill 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrill. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Morrill. For the veterans among your Morrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Morrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morrill in 1944 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrill 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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