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Mordecar Family History

Mordecar 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: Mordecai, Moder, Norder, Morena, Molder, Morera, Marder, Morden

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Where is the Mordecar family from?

You can see how Mordecar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordecar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mordecar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mordecar families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mordecar's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mordecar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Mordecar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordecar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mordecar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mordecar. For the veterans among your Mordecar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordecar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Mordecar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mordecar in 1975 was 70, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordecar 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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