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Morice Name Meaning

French: variant of Maurice (see Morris ). Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Morris . Hispanic: probably of French origin (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Morace, Morici, Morie, Maurice, More, Marie, Brice, Moris, Price

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Where is the Morice family from?

You can see how Morice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morice families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 20 Morice families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Morice's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Morice families in 1911.
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What did your Morice ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Morice. 37% of Morice men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Morice women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morice were Journalier and Religieuse. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miller
    14%
  • Journalier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Manager
    50%
  • Religieuse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Morice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morice 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morice. 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 793 military records available for the last name Morice. For the veterans among your Morice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morice lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Morice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morice in 1956 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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