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Morillo Family History

Morillo Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Morillo de Monclús in Huesca province from a diminutive of moro ‘Moor’.

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


Similar surnames: Murillo, Morello, Trillo, Mollo, Morell, Morino, Portillo, Triolo

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Where is the Morillo family from?

You can see how Morillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Morillo families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Morillo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morillo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morillo. 48% of Morillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Morillo women worked as a Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Cement Finisher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morillo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morillo. 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 224 military records available for the last name Morillo. For the veterans among your Morillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morillo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Morillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Morillo in 1960 was 63, and 62 in 2003.

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