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Morgison Family History

Morgison 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, Margison, Morgeson, Margeson, Marrison, Orrison

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Where is the Morgison family from?

You can see how Morgison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morgison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morgison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Morgison families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morgison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morgison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morgison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morgison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morgison. 100% of Morgison men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Morgison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Morgison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morgison 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Morgison. 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 73 military records available for the last name Morgison. For the veterans among your Morgison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morgison lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Morgison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Morgison in 1961 was 61, and 21 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morgison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morgison 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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