Origins of the Morrissey surname
About the Morrisseys
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Interesting facts about Morrissey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Morrissey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Morrisseys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Morrisseys.
What are the most common Morrissey first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Morrisseys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Morrisseys in 1921
Dressmaker
15
Cotton Winder
8
Tailoress
8
Charwoman
7
Domestic Servant
7
Common male occupations for Morrisseys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
24
Shipping And Receiving Clerks
19
Dock Labourer
16
Clerks
15
General Labourer
13
