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Morphet Family History

Morphet Name Meaning

see Moorfoot .

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


Similar surnames: Morphew, Morgret, Moret, Morphy, Murphey, Morphis, Mort, More, Morant

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Where is the Morphet family from?

You can see how Morphet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morphet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Morphet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Morphet families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Morphet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Morphet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morphet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morphet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morphet. 50% of Morphet men worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Helper
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Morphet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morphet 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Morphet. 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 301 military records available for the last name Morphet. For the veterans among your Morphet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morphet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morphet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Morphet in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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