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Mordaunt Family History

Mordaunt Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French mordant ‘biting sarcastic’.

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


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Where is the Mordaunt family from?

You can see how Mordaunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordaunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mordaunt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Mordaunt families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mordaunt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mordaunt families in 1891.
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What did your Mordaunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mordaunt. 50% of Mordaunt men worked as a Dental Surgeon and 85% of Mordaunt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mordaunt were Farm Assistant and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Dental Surgeon
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Assistant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mordaunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordaunt 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Mordaunt. 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 385 military records available for the last name Mordaunt. For the veterans among your Mordaunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordaunt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mordaunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mordaunt in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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