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Mortorano Family History

Mortorano 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: Martorano, Ortolano, Marturano, Martorana, Montano, Montesano, Morton

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Where is the Mortorano family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortorano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mortorano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mortorano. 100% of Mortorano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mortorano women worked as a Machine Worker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Mortorano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortorano 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mortorano. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mortorano. For the veterans among your Mortorano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortorano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mortorano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mortorano in 1965 was 75, and 45 in 2000.

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