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Morasse Family History

Morasse Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Moras.

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


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Where is the Morasse family from?

You can see how Morasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morasse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Morasse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Morasse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Morasse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Morasse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morasse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Morasse. 34% of Morasse men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    24%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmers Son
    10%

What Morasse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morasse 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Morasse. 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 139 military records available for the last name Morasse. For the veterans among your Morasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morasse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Morasse in 1963 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morasse 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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