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Morsea Family History

Morsea 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: Morea, Morse, Morsey, Moses, More, Mora, Corse, Morley, Morgen, Gorse

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Where is the Morsea family from?

You can see how Morsea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morsea family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Morsea families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Morsea's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Morsea families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morsea 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 118 census records available for the last name Morsea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morsea 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Morsea. 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 96 military records available for the last name Morsea. For the veterans among your Morsea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morsea lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Morsea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Morsea in 1979 was 44, and 42 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morsea 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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