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Morten Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Mortagne in La Manche France. This surname has probably been confused with Morton .

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


Similar surnames: Morden, Motte, Porten, Morton, Morgen, Morken, Orten, Morren, Wooten

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Where is the Morten family from?

You can see how Morten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Morten families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Morten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Morten. 39% of Morten men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Morten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morten 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 Morten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Morten. For the veterans among your Morten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Morten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Morten in 1961 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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