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Mordek Family History

Mordek 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: Morden, More, Norden, Marden, Moder, Morley, Morgen, Model, Borek

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Where is the Mordek family from?

You can see how Mordek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mordek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mordek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mordek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Mordek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mordek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mordek. For the veterans among your Mordek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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