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Mordan Family History

Mordan Surname Meaning

English (mainly Surrey): variant of Morden. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Mordan family from?

You can see how Mordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mordan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Mordan families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Mordan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mordan families in 1891.
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What did your Mordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mordan. 83% of Mordan 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
    83%
  • Domestic Service
    9%
  • Shorthand Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordan 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Mordan. 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 343 military records available for the last name Mordan. For the veterans among your Mordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mordan in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordan 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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