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Morto Family History

Morto 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: Mort, Morton, Mirto, Porto, Motto, Murto, Morro, Marto, Monto, Sorto

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Where is the Morto family from?

You can see how Morto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Morto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Morto families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Morto's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Morto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Morto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morto 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Morto. 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 35 military records available for the last name Morto. For the veterans among your Morto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morto lifespan?

Average Morto life expectancy in 2003 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morto 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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