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Mordew Family History

Mordew Surname Meaning

see Murdoch.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mordew family from?

You can see how Mordew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordew family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mordew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mordew families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mordew's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mordew families in 1880.
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What did your Mordew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mordew. 100% of Mordew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Mordew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordew 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mordew. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mordew. For the veterans among your Mordew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordew lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Mordew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mordew in 1968 was 62, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordew 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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