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Morson Name Meaning

English Scottish and Irish: shortened form of Morrison . English: sometimes a variant of Moorsom a habitational name from Moorsholm in North Yorkshire. The placename derives from Old English mōr ‘moor’ + hūsum dative plural form of hūs ‘house’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morison, Dobson, Marson, Merson, Morton, Ronson, Robson, Hobson

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Where is the Morson family from?

You can see how Morson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Morson families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Morson's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Morson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morson. 26% of Morson men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Morson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morson were Mechanic and Stenographer. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Morson. For the veterans among your Morson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Morson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Morson in 1962 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

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