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Mortinsen Family History

Mortinsen 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: Mortensen, Martinsen, Morgensen, Mortenson, Martinson, Martensen

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Where is the Mortinsen family from?

You can see how Mortinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortinsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mortinsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Mortinsen families living in Utah. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mortinsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Mortinsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortinsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mortinsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mortinsen. 45% of Mortinsen 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Mortinsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Mortinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortinsen 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Mortinsen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mortinsen. For the veterans among your Mortinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortinsen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Mortinsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mortinsen in 1978 was 45, and 69 in 2003.

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