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Mortomer Family History

Mortomer 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: Mortimer, Mortier, Morter, Porter, Dormer, Morcom, Morton, Portier

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Where is the Mortomer family from?

You can see how Mortomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortomer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mortomer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mortomer family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mortomer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mortomer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortomer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Mortomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortomer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mortomer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mortomer. For the veterans among your Mortomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortomer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mortomer 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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