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Morrisy Family History

Morrisy 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: Morris, Morriss, Morrisey, Morrish, Norris, Moris, Morrissey, Torrisi

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Where is the Morrisy family from?

You can see how Morrisy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrisy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrisy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Morrisy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Morrisy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Morrisy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrisy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morrisy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morrisy. 25% of Morrisy men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Morrisy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrisy were Clerk and Searcher. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Searcher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Morrisy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrisy 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Morrisy. 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 266 military records available for the last name Morrisy. For the veterans among your Morrisy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrisy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Morrisy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Morrisy in 1974 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

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