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Morrisson Family History

Morrisson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Morrison.

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


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Where is the Morrisson family from?

You can see how Morrisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Morrisson families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Morrisson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morrisson families in 1891.
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What did your Morrisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morrisson. 69% of Morrisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Packer Can Goods
    11%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    11%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Morrisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrisson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrisson. 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 Morrisson. For the veterans among your Morrisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrisson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Morrisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Morrisson in 1951 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrisson 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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