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Mortell Family History

Mortell Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex; of Norman origin): variant of Martell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mortell family from?

You can see how Mortell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mortell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mortell families living in Surrey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mortell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mortell families in 1891.
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What did your Mortell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mortell. 100% of Mortell men worked as a Cowman and 62% of Mortell 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

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Student Nurse
    24%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

What Mortell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mortell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortell 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Mortell. 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 559 military records available for the last name Mortell. For the veterans among your Mortell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mortell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mortell in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortell 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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