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Mordis Family History

Mordis 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: Morris, Moris, Morais, Mardis, Mori, Boris, Norris, Rodis, Martis

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Where is the Mordis family from?

You can see how Mordis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mordis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mordis families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mordis's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mordis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mordis 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 Mordis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mordis. 34% of Mordis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mordis women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Drug Store Prop
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mordis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Mordis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordis 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mordis. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mordis. For the veterans among your Mordis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mordis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mordis in 1966 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordis 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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