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Mortberg Family History

Mortberg 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: Forberg, Mortier, Ostberg, Kornberg, Morter, Mossberg, Nordberg

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Where is the Mortberg family from?

You can see how Mortberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mortberg family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mortberg's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mortberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortberg 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 32 census records available for the last name Mortberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortberg 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mortberg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mortberg. For the veterans among your Mortberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Mortberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mortberg in 1971 was 59, and 83 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortberg 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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