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Morten Family History

Morten Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Mortagne in La Manche France. This surname has probably been confused with Morton.

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


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Where is the Morten family from?

You can see how Morten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 103 Morten families living in Derbyshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Morten's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Morten families in 1891.
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What did your Morten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morten. 33% of Morten men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 77% of Morten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morten were Butcher Branch Manager and Household 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    33%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Butcher Branch Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Morten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Morten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morten. For the veterans among your Morten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Morten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Morten in 1961 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morten 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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