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Mordock Family History

Mordock 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: Morlock, Murdock, Mardock, Moredock, Murdoch, Burdock, Nordick, Morck

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Where is the Mordock family from?

You can see how Mordock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mordock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mordock families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mordock's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mordock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mordock 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 Mordock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Home Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mordock. 67% of Mordock men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mordock women worked as a Home Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    100%

What Mordock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Mordock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordock 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Mordock. 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 162 military records available for the last name Mordock. For the veterans among your Mordock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordock lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Mordock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mordock in 1975 was 64, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordock 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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