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Morters Family History

Morters 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: Morter, Porter, Montero, Cortes, Mortier, Matters, Horter, Moyers

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Where is the Morters family from?

You can see how Morters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morters families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Morters families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Morters's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Morters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morters 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 Morters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morters. 100% of Morters 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 681 census records available for the last name Morters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morters 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Morters. 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 47 military records available for the last name Morters. For the veterans among your Morters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morters lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Morters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Morters in 1968 was 83, and 100 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morters 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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