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Origins of the Morrisson surname

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Where do most Morrissons live?

In 1921, most Morrissons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Morrissons

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We have 1,000 records for the Morrisson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1898.

Who were Morrissons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Morrisson first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Morrissons

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

Common Female occupations for Morrissons in 1921
Linnen Winder

13

Linnen Weaver

10

House Keeper

5

Linen Weaver

4

Living On Own Means

4

Common Male occupations for Morrissons in 1921
Linnen Weaver

12

Gardener

6

Tailor

5

Ag Lab Son

4

Clerk

4

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