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Mortby Family History

Mortby 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: Morby, Mort, Hornby, Morley, Mosby, Corby, Morton, Murthy, Monty

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Where is the Mortby family from?

You can see how Mortby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Mortby families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mortby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mortby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortby 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 Mortby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mortby. 100% of Mortby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mortby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortby 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mortby. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mortby. For the veterans among your Mortby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mortby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mortby in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortby 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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