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Moresette Family History

Moresette 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: Morisette, Morissette, Modisette, Morrisette, Bresette, Lorette

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Where is the Moresette family from?

You can see how Moresette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moresette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moresette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Moresette families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Moresette's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Moresette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moresette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moresette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moresette. 50% of Moresette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moresette women worked as a Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bus Boy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Moresette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Moresette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moresette 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Moresette. 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 63 military records available for the last name Moresette. For the veterans among your Moresette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moresette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moresette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moresette in 1964 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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