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Morceau Family History

Morceau Name 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: Morneau, Moreau, Marceau, Monceaux, Morea, Garceau, Bordeau, Corneau

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Where is the Morceau family from?

You can see how Morceau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morceau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morceau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Morceau families living in Montana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Morceau's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Morceau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morceau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morceau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Morceau. 67% of Morceau men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Morceau women worked as a Commis. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%
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What Morceau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Morceau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morceau 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Morceau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Morceau. For the veterans among your Morceau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morceau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Morceau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Morceau in 1959 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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