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Origins of the Moriss surname

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About the Morisses

We have a total number of 686 records for people with the last name Moriss.

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Where do most Morisses live?

In 1921, most Morisses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Morisses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 586 records for the Moriss surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Morisses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Moriss first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Morisses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Morisses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

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House Servant

5

General Servant

3

General Servant (Domestic)

3

General Servant Domestic

3

Common Male occupations for Morisses in 1921
Carpenter

3

General Labourer

3

Master Tailor

3

Spring Knife Cutler

3

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