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Mortellaro Family History

Mortellaro Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a seller of myrtle berries (Italian mortella) which in the medieval period were used in tanning.

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


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Where is the Mortellaro family from?

You can see how Mortellaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortellaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Mortellaro families living in Florida. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mortellaro's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Mortellaro families in 1920.
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What did your Mortellaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mortellaro. 29% of Mortellaro men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Mortellaro women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mortellaro were Cigar Maker and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Barber
    24%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Cigar Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    55%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Operator
    19%

What Mortellaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Mortellaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortellaro 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Mortellaro. 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 173 military records available for the last name Mortellaro. For the veterans among your Mortellaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortellaro lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mortellaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mortellaro in 1958 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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