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Mortera Family History

Mortera Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Mortera in Cantabria.

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


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You can see how Mortera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortera family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mortera families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mortera's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Mortera families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Mortera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortera 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Mortera. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mortera. For the veterans among your Mortera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortera lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mortera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mortera in 1966 was 84, and 52 in 2001.

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