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Mortimore Family History

Mortimore Surname Meaning

English (Devon; of Norman origin): variant of Mortimer.

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


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Where is the Mortimore family from?

You can see how Mortimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mortimore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 576 Mortimore families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mortimore's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mortimore families in 1891.
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What did your Mortimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mortimore. 11% of Mortimore men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Mortimore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mortimore were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    11%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Mortimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortimore 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 Mortimore. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mortimore. For the veterans among your Mortimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortimore lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mortimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mortimore in 1957 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortimore 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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