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Mordah Family History

Mordah 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: Mordan, Mora, Jordan, Monday, Korda, Moran, Morgan, Corda, Monda

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Where is the Mordah family from?

You can see how Mordah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mordah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mordah family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mordah's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mordah families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mordah 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 139 census records available for the last name Mordah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordah 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mordah. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mordah. For the veterans among your Mordah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mordah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mordah in 1963 was 70, and 60 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordah 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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