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Mordell Family History

Mordell 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: Morell, Cordell, Mortell, Nordell, Morrell, Wordell, Modell, Cornell

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Where is the Mordell family from?

You can see how Mordell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mordell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Mordell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mordell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Mordell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mordell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mordell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mordell. 72% of Mordell 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
    72%
  • University Student
    29%

What Mordell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mordell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordell 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Mordell. 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 157 military records available for the last name Mordell. For the veterans among your Mordell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mordell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mordell in 1944 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mordell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordell 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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