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Morrisey Family History

Morrisey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Morrissey.

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


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Where is the Morrisey family from?

You can see how Morrisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Morrisey families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 38% of all the recorded Morrisey's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Morrisey families in 1911.
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What did your Morrisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Morrisey. 58% of Morrisey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Morrisey women worked as an Income.

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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
    58%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Morrisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrisey 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrisey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Morrisey. For the veterans among your Morrisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrisey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Morrisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Morrisey in 1954 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrisey 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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