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Mortson Family History

Mortson Name 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: Morton, Morison, Fortson, Morson, Orton, Moron, Worton, Marton

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Where is the Mortson family from?

You can see how Mortson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mortson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Mortson families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mortson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mortson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mortson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mortson. 60% of Mortson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mortson women worked as an Income. .

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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
    60%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mortson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortson 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Mortson. 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 196 military records available for the last name Mortson. For the veterans among your Mortson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mortson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mortson in 1965 was 89, and 67 in 2002.

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