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Mortiz Family History

Mortiz 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: Ortiz, Mori, Martin, Mort, Morris, Martz, Marti, Martis, Morton

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Where is the Mortiz family from?

You can see how Mortiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mortiz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mortiz families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mortiz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mortiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Mortiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortiz 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Mortiz. 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 124 military records available for the last name Mortiz. For the veterans among your Mortiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortiz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mortiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mortiz in 1971 was 72, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortiz 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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