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Origins of the Mort surname

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We have a total number of 16806 records for people with the last name Mort.

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Where do most Morts live?

In 1921, most Morts lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Morts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 14,900 records for the Mort surname. The oldest one dates back to 1196.

Who were Morts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mort first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Morts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Morts in 1921
Cotton Weaver

124

Dressmaker

45

Silk Weaver

33

Cotton Winder

31

Housekeeper

31

Common Male occupations for Morts in 1921
Coal Miner

151

Coal Miner Hewer

76

Collier

65

Farmer

52

General Labourer

43

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