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Mortvedt Family History

Mortvedt 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: Hotvedt, Mortier, Morvant, Moravec, Mortell, Morter, Montet, Morten

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Where is the Mortvedt family from?

You can see how Mortvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortvedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mortvedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Mortvedt families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 94% of all the recorded Mortvedt's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Mortvedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortvedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mortvedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mortvedt. 20% of Mortvedt 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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
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What Mortvedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Mortvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortvedt 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Mortvedt. 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 195 military records available for the last name Mortvedt. For the veterans among your Mortvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortvedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mortvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mortvedt in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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