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Mordella Family History

Mordella 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: Morella, Portella, Morell, Cordell, Montella, Sardella, Mortell

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Where is the Mordella family from?

You can see how Mordella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mordella families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mordella's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mordella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mordella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mordella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mordella. 100% of Mordella men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Mordella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Mordella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordella 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mordella. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mordella. For the veterans among your Mordella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mordella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mordella in 1966 was 60, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mordella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordella 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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