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Morrish Family History

Morrish Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Morris . Compare Parrish .

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


Similar surnames: Morriss, Morris, Moris, Mellish, Mores, Morrill, Cornish, Moors

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Where is the Morrish family from?

You can see how Morrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Morrish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 38 Morrish families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Morrish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morrish families in 1911.
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What did your Morrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Morrish. 34% of Morrish men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Morrish women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrish were On Farm and Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Merchant
    17%
  • On Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Morrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrish 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morrish. For the veterans among your Morrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrish lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Morrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Morrish in 1948 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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