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Mahorter Family History

Mahorter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Horter, Shorter, Morter, Marter, Mahorney, Mcwhorter, Mewhorter

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Where is the Mahorter family from?

You can see how Mahorter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahorter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahorter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mahorter family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahorter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mahorter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahorter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mahorter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahorter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mahorter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mahorter. For the veterans among your Mahorter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahorter lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Mahorter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mahorter in 1972 was 68, and 68 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahorter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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