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Mortoza Family History

Mortoza 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: Morton, Morioka, Tortora, Moroz, Motola, Mottola, Mortara, Montoya

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Where is the Mortoza family from?

You can see how Mortoza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mortoza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mortoza family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mortoza's in USA. California had the highest population of Mortoza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mortoza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mortoza ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Mortoza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mortoza 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mortoza. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mortoza. For the veterans among your Mortoza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mortoza lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Mortoza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mortoza in 1992 was 61, and 70 in 2001.

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