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Morrish Family History

Morrish Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Morris. Compare Parrish.

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


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Where is the Morrish family from?

You can see how Morrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Morrish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 465 Morrish families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Morrish's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Morrish families in 1891.
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What did your Morrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morrish. 11% of Morrish men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Morrish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrish were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Morrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrish 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 Morrish. 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 Morrish. For the veterans among your Morrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrish lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Morrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Morrish in 1948 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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