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Morriz Family History

Morriz 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: Morris, Morrin, Mori, Norris, Morin, Norrie, Moris, Moritz, Corrie

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Where is the Morriz family from?

You can see how Morriz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morriz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morriz families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Morriz families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morriz's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Morriz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morriz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Morriz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morriz 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Morriz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Morriz. For the veterans among your Morriz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morriz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Morriz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Morriz in 1969 was 89, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morriz 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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