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Mors Family History

Mors 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: Mori, Moss, Mort, More, Mora, Mars, Moes, Mork, Mory, Moris

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Where is the Mors family from?

You can see how Mors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mors families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Mors families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mors's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mors 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 Mors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mors. 100% of Mors men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Mors 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Mors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mors 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mors. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mors. For the veterans among your Mors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mors in 1963 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mors 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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