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Mortens Family History

Mortens 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: Morten, Mertens, Martens, Morgen, Morton, Cortes, Torrens, Porten

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Where is the Mortens family from?

You can see how Mortens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mortens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mortens families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mortens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mortens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortens 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 Mortens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mortens. 40% of Mortens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mortens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mortens were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Mortens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mortens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortens 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Mortens. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mortens. For the veterans among your Mortens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mortens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mortens in 1962 was 84, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortens 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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