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Morsch Family History

Morsch Surname Meaning

German: (also Mörsch): topographic name for someone living near a bog from an adjectival derivative of German Moor (Middle Low German mōr) ‘swamp’ or a habitational name from any of the places called Mörsch in Baden and the Palatinate.

Variant of Marsch.

Variant of Mursch.

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


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You can see how Morsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Morsch families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Morsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morsch families in 1891.
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What did your Morsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morsch. 100% of Morsch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 597 immigration records available for the last name Morsch. 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 Morsch. For the veterans among your Morsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morsch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Morsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Morsch in 1961 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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