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Mortell Family History

Mortell Name Meaning

English (Middlesex; of Norman origin): variant of Martell .

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


Similar surnames: Martell, Martel, Shortell, Martello, Mowell, Torell, Cornell, Hartell

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Where is the Mortell family from?

You can see how Mortell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mortell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Mortell families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mortell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mortell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mortell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mortell. 36% of Mortell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mortell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mortell were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Dentist
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mortell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortell 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Mortell. 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 559 military records available for the last name Mortell. For the veterans among your Mortell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mortell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mortell in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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