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Morte Family History

Morte Surname Meaning

see Mort.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Morte family from?

You can see how Morte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Morte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Morte families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morte 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 Morte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Candy Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morte. 21% of Morte men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Morte women worked as a Candy Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morte were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    21%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Maker
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Polisher
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Morte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morte 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 Morte. 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 411 military records available for the last name Morte. For the veterans among your Morte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Morte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Morte in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morte 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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