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Morset Family History

Morset 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: Morse, Moret, Morsey, Moses, Mort, More, Morant, Most, Borst, Corse

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Where is the Morset family from?

You can see how Morset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morset family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Morset families living in Massachusetts. This was about 62% of all the recorded Morset's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Morset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morset. 100% of Morset men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Morset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Morset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morset 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Morset. 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 12 military records available for the last name Morset. For the veterans among your Morset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morset lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Morset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Morset in 1978 was 53, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morset 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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