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Mourison Family History

Mourison 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: Morrison, Morison, Courson, Marrison, Orrison, Mollison, Louison

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Where is the Mourison family from?

You can see how Mourison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mourison families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mourison families living in Banffshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mourison's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Mourison families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mourison 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 135 census records available for the last name Mourison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourison 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mourison. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mourison. For the veterans among your Mourison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Mourison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mourison in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourison 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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