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Moris Family History

Moris Surname Meaning

English: variant of Morris. French Luxembourgish Flemish Walloon North German and Dutch: from a vernacular form of the French personal name Maurice (see Morris).

In North America the surname Moris may also be an altered form of French Maurice. Americanized form of German Moritz.

Latvian: nickname for a person with a dark complexion or black hair from Moris ‘Moor’.

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


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Where is the Moris family from?

You can see how Moris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Moris families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Moris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moris families in 1911.
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What did your Moris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Moris. 27% of Moris men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Moris women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moris were Journalier and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Journalier
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    34%
  • Stenography
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Moris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moris 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Moris. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moris. For the veterans among your Moris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Moris in 1964 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moris 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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