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Origins of the Morrill surname

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About the Morrills

We have a total number of 5154 records for people with the last name Morrill.

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Where do most Morrills live?

In 1921, most Morrills lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Morrills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,240 records for the Morrill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Morrills most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Morrills.

What are the most common Morrill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Morrills

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

Common Female occupations for Morrills in 1921
Dressmaker

14

House Servant

10

Waterman

10

Living On Own Means

9

House Keeper

8

Common Male occupations for Morrills in 1921
Farmer

19

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

19

Table Knife Hafter

15

Clerks

14

Tinsmiths

14

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