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Origins of the Morson surname

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Where do most Morsons live?

In 1921, most Morsons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Morsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,520 records for the Morson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Morsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Morson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Morsons

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

Common Female occupations for Morsons in 1921
Laundress

11

General Servant

9

Domestic Servant

8

House Servant

8

Silk Weaver

8

Common Male occupations for Morsons in 1921
Coal Miner

30

Agricultural Labourer

28

Farm Labourer

20

General Labourer

20

Farmer

13

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