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Morisson Family History

Morisson Name 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: Morison, Morrisson, Soisson, Poisson, Morisset, Jorissen, Morrison

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Where is the Morisson family from?

You can see how Morisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morisson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Morisson families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Morisson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Morisson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Morisson. 43% of Morisson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Morisson women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farmers Son
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Journalier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morisson 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Morisson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Morisson. For the veterans among your Morisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morisson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Morisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Morisson in 1956 was 40, and 55 in 2002.

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