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Morthimer Family History

Morthimer 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: Mortimer, Mortier, Portier, Ostheimer, Lorimer, Morter, Fortier

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Where is the Morthimer family from?

You can see how Morthimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morthimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Morthimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Morthimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Morthimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Morthimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morthimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morthimer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Morthimer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Morthimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morthimer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Morthimer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Morthimer. For the veterans among your Morthimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morthimer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Morthimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Morthimer in 1968 was 91, and 85 in 2000.

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