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Mordus Family History

Mordus 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: Kordus, Morris, Cordes, Moris, Morden, Moros, Bordes, Bordas, Kordes

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Where is the Mordus family from?

You can see how Mordus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mordus family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mordus's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Mordus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mordus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mordus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mordus. 34% of Mordus 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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Stevedore
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Mordus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordus 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Mordus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Mordus. For the veterans among your Mordus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mordus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mordus in 1967 was 84, and 101 in 2003.

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