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Mortle Family History

Mortle 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: Myrtle, Bortle, Mole, Mort, More, Korte, Morley, Postle, Molle

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Where is the Mortle family from?

You can see how Mortle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mortle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mortle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mortle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mortle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortle 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 Mortle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mortle. 50% of Mortle men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Mortle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Mortle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortle 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mortle. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mortle. For the veterans among your Mortle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mortle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mortle in 1971 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mortle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortle 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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