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Morritz Family History

Morritz 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: Moritz, Morris, Merritt, Morita, Mauritz, Morfitt, Marwitz, Dorrity

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Where is the Morritz family from?

You can see how Morritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morritz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Morritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Morritz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Morritz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Morritz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morritz. 43% of Morritz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Morritz women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Morritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morritz 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Morritz. 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 78 military records available for the last name Morritz. For the veterans among your Morritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morritz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Morritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Morritz in 1961 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

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