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Mordhorst Family History

Mordhorst Name Meaning

North German: topographic name probably from Middle Low German mōr ‘fenland swamp’ + horst ‘scrubland wild place’.

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


Similar surnames: Windhorst, Eichhorst, Bockhorst, Kohorst, Barhorst, Ter Horst

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Where is the Mordhorst family from?

You can see how Mordhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mordhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Mordhorst families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mordhorst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mordhorst families in 1880.
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What did your Mordhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mordhorst. 46% of Mordhorst men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mordhorst women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mordhorst were Fireman and Clerk. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Fireman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mordhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordhorst 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Mordhorst. 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 330 military records available for the last name Mordhorst. For the veterans among your Mordhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordhorst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mordhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mordhorst in 1962 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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