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Morrissey Family History

Morrissey Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Muirgheasa ‘descendant of Muirgheas’ a personal name meaning ‘sea valour’.

However according to MacLysaght this surname is also derived from the Norman name de Marisco.

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


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Where is the Morrissey family from?

You can see how Morrissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrissey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Morrissey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Morrissey families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 27% of all the recorded Morrissey's in Canada. Prince Edward Island and 1 other province had the highest population of Morrissey families in 1911.
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What did your Morrissey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Morrissey. 44% of Morrissey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Morrissey women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrissey were Master Mariner and Stenographer.

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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
    44%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Master Mariner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 79,000 census records available for the last name Morrissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrissey 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrissey. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Morrissey. For the veterans among your Morrissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrissey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Morrissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Morrissey in 1942 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrissey 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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