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Mortl Family History

Mortl 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: Mort, Morel, Motl, Mottl, Mori, Borel, More, Port, Mora, Ort

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Where is the Mortl family from?

You can see how Mortl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mortl families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mortl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mortl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mortl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mortl. 100% of Mortl men worked as a Shipping 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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Mortl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortl 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Mortl. 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 487 military records available for the last name Mortl. For the veterans among your Mortl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mortl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mortl in 1952 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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