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Morisset Family History

Morisset Name Meaning

French: derivative of the personal name Morisse a variant of Maurice . Compare Morissette .

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


Similar surnames: Brissey, Morrissette, Morice, Missel, Morrissey, Jorissen, Moise

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Where is the Morisset family from?

You can see how Morisset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morisset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morisset families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Morisset families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Morisset's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Morisset families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morisset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morisset ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Morisset. 78% of Morisset men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    78%
  • Journalier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morisset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morisset 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 Morisset. 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 260 military records available for the last name Morisset. For the veterans among your Morisset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morisset lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Morisset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Morisset in 1965 was 83, and 55 in 2004.

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