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Morill Family History

Morill Name Meaning

see Morrell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Morell, Morillo, Mcrill, Morrill, Mori, Brill, Grill, Mill, Moll

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Where is the Morill family from?

You can see how Morill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Morill family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morill's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Morill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morill. 45% of Morill men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Morill women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morill 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Morill. 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 184 military records available for the last name Morill. For the veterans among your Morill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Morill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Morill in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 1998.

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