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Mordas Family History

Mordas 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: Bordas, Moras, Mordan, Morris, Mora, Jordan, Maras, Monday, Korda

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Where is the Mordas family from?

You can see how Mordas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mordas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mordas family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mordas's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mordas families in 1891.
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What did your Mordas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mordas. 100% of Mordas men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mordas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Mordas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordas 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Mordas. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mordas. For the veterans among your Mordas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordas lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mordas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mordas in 1948 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordas 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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