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Morriseau Family History

Morriseau 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: Corriveau, Morrisett, Morrisey, Morris, Morrissey, Martineau

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Where is the Morriseau family from?

You can see how Morriseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morriseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morriseau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Morriseau families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morriseau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morriseau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morriseau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morriseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Morriseau. 38% of Morriseau men worked as a Trapper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    38%
  • Hunter
    25%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    19%

What Morriseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Morriseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morriseau 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Morriseau. 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 23 military records available for the last name Morriseau. For the veterans among your Morriseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morriseau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Morriseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Morriseau in 1964 was 72, and 58 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morriseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morriseau 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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