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Mortas Family History

Mortas 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: Kortas, Moras, Mort, Morris, Mora, Maras, Motta, Mota, Kotas, Montag

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Where is the Mortas family from?

You can see how Mortas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mortas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mortas family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mortas's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mortas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Mortas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mortas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mortas. For the veterans among your Mortas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortas lifespan?

Average Mortas life expectancy in 1984 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortas 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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