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Mormon Family History

Mormon Name Meaning

Altered form of Morman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Moron, Morton, Marmon, Morman, Morson, Momon, Gordon, Norman, Orton

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Where is the Mormon family from?

You can see how Mormon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mormon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mormon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mormon families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mormon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mormon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mormon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mormon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mormon. 43% of Mormon men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Mormon women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mormon were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Servant
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
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What Mormon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mormon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mormon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 265 immigration records available for the last name Mormon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mormon. For the veterans among your Mormon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mormon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mormon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mormon in 1965 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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