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Mortis Family History

Mortis Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): perhaps from Middle English morteise ‘hole cavity’.

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


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You can see how Mortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mortis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mortis families living in Glamorgan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mortis's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mortis families in 1891.
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What did your Mortis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mortis. 84% of Mortis 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
    84%
  • Domestic Service
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mortis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortis 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Mortis. 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 318 military records available for the last name Mortis. For the veterans among your Mortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mortis in 1955 was 47, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortis 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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