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Morsey Family History

Morsey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Morrissey. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Morsey family from?

You can see how Morsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Morsey families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Morsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morsey 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 Morsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morsey. 35% of Morsey men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Morsey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morsey were Pattern Maker and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Pattern Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%

What Morsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Morsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morsey 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Morsey. 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 468 military records available for the last name Morsey. For the veterans among your Morsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Morsey in 1963 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morsey 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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