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Mordo Family History

Mordo 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: Morro, Mondo, Morado, Moro, Gordon, Mori, Lord, Ford, Mort, More

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Where is the Mordo family from?

You can see how Mordo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mordo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mordo families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mordo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mordo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mordo 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 Mordo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mordo. 100% of Mordo 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%

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Mordo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordo 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mordo. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mordo. For the veterans among your Mordo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mordo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mordo in 1963 was 73, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordo 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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