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Morett Family History

Morett 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: Moretto, Moret, Moretti, Marett, Moretz, Monett, Brett, Mort, More

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Where is the Morett family from?

You can see how Morett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Morett families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Morett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Morett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morett 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 Morett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Potier Facteur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Morett. 100% of Morett men worked as a Potier Facteur.

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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

  • Potier Facteur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morett 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Morett. 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 204 military records available for the last name Morett. For the veterans among your Morett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Morett in 1963 was 83, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morett 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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