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Mordhorst Family History

Mordhorst Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name probably from Middle Low German mōr ‘fenland swamp’ + horst ‘scrubland wild place’.

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


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Where is the Mordhorst family from?

You can see how Mordhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mordhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mordhorst families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mordhorst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mordhorst families in 1891.
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What did your Mordhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mordhorst. 100% of Mordhorst 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%

What Mordhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mordhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordhorst 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Mordhorst. 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 330 military records available for the last name Mordhorst. For the veterans among your Mordhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordhorst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mordhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mordhorst in 1962 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordhorst 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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