Origins of the Mortensen surname

About the Mortensens

We have a total of 2889 records for people with the last name Mortensen.

Find out more about your family in our records

    or try an advanced search
    Start free trial
    “
    I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
    SS
    Stuart
    Trustpilot logoTrustpilot 5 stars
    1 of 3

    Start your family tree

    Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Mortensens.

    Sign up to get started

    Delve deeper into the Mortensen family's history

    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 12North WestIsle of ManYorkshireEast MidlandsWest MidlandsEastLondon 11South East 2South West 1South WalesMid WalesWest WalesNorth WalesRepublic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Mortensens lived in north-east

    Census records trace your ancestors through each generation, so you can follow where your relatives lived through each decade.

    2,600 Mortensen Travel & migration records
    200 Mortensens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Mortensen

    How common is your surname?

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

    We have for the Mortensen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

    Who were Mortensens most likely to marry?

    Jensdrs

    &

    Pedersdrs
    Our tell us which families married Mortensens.

    What are the most common Mortensen first names?

    Hans

    Niels

    Maren

    Karen

    Our tell us the names of Mortensen family members
    Man with milk churns and census card collage
    Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.

    Common jobs for Mortensens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mortensens in 1921

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    2

    Agents And Appraisers

    1

    Butcher's Apprentice

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    General Dom Serv

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mortensens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    17

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    Able Seaman

    13

    General Farmers

    12

    Carpenters

    10

    We found over 18,000 family trees with the Mortensen surname

    Trace your family back in time and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Mortensens.

    Search for a relative in our family trees

    Learn more about the lives of Mortensen family members

    How rare is your surname?

    Have you ever wondered if your family na...

    The rise and fall of these disappearing British surnames

    Could your surname be on the brink of di...

    English surnames explained: The seven types of last names you should know

    Ever wondered where our last names come...

    How to find the maiden names of women in your family tree

    Try these simple tricks to pinpoint your...

    4 simple steps to starting your family history journey

    Starting your family history journey is...

    Share your discoveries

    Share to WhatsApp

    Share to Facebook

    Look for a different surname