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Mortero Family History

Mortero 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: Montero, Morter, Porter, Mortier, Moreno, Horter, Montoro, Otero

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Where is the Mortero family from?

You can see how Mortero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortero family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mortero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Mortero families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mortero's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Mortero families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Mortero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortero 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mortero. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mortero. For the veterans among your Mortero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortero lifespan?

Average Mortero life expectancy in 1994 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortero 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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