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Morton World Ranking

In the United States, the name Morton is the 462nd most popular surname with an estimated 62,175 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Morton is ranked the 626th most popular surname with an estimated 8,262 people with that name. 2 And in Australia, the name Morton is the 309th popular surname with an estimated 11,531 people with that name. 3 New Zealand ranks Morton as 334th with 1,885 people. 4 The United Kingdom ranks Morton as 262nd with 22,920 people. 5

United States Morton migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Morton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Ralph Morton, who landed in Jamestown, Va in 1607 6
  • William Morton, aged 20, who landed in Virginia in 1620 aboard the ship "Margaret & John" 6
  • Thomas Morton, who landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 aboard the "Fortune" 6
  • Thomas Morton, Jr., who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1623 aboard the ship "Anne", settled in New England 1625. 6
  • Mr. Nathanial Morton, (c. 1616 - 1685), who arrived in Plymouth, Mass aboard the ship "Anne", he was Plymouth's secretary for Governor William Bradford 7
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Morton Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • James Morton, who arrived in Virginia in 1703 6
  • Lawrance Morton, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1708 6
  • Mathias Morton, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1712 6
  • Robert Morton, who arrived in America in 1730 6
  • James Morton, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1746 6
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Morton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Francis Morton, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 6
  • Eliza Morton, aged 24, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1820-1873 6
  • Dever Morton, who landed in Norfolk, Va in 1820 6
  • Alexander Morton, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1838 6
  • Andrew Morton, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1838 6
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Canada Morton migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Morton Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Elisa Morton, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750
  • John Morton, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
  • Mr. John Morton U.E. who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 51 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 8
  • Mr. William Morton U.E. who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 219 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 28, 1783 at Staten Island, New York, USA 8
  • Mr. Alexander Morton U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 8
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Morton Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Mary Morton, aged 24, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Dorcas Savage" from Belfast, Ireland
  • Daniel Morton, aged 36, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Breeze" from Dublin, Ireland
  • Patrick Morton, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Breeze" from Dublin, Ireland
  • Samuel Morton, who arrived in Canada in 1836
  • Silas Morton, who arrived in Canada in 1836
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Australia Morton migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Morton Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
Morton Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Henry Morton, English convict who was convicted in Sandgate, Folkestone, England for life, transported aboard the "Duke of Portland" in January 1807, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 10
  • Mr. Thomas Morton, English convict who was convicted in Leicester, Leicestershire, England for life, transported aboard the "Baring" in December 1818, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 11
  • Mr. Thomas Morton, British Convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for life, transported aboard the "Elizabeth" on 11th August 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 12
  • George Morton, English convict from York, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on May 17, 1823, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 13
  • Robert Morton, a tailor, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
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New Zealand Morton migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Morton Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. David Morton, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lord Burleigh" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th August 1856 14
  • Mrs. Mary Morton, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lord Burleigh" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th August 1856 14
  • Miss Mary Morton, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lord Burleigh" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th August 1856 14
  • Mr. George Morton, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lord Burleigh" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th August 1856 14
  • Mr. Daniel Morton, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Nourmahal" arriving in Dunedin, Otaga, South Island, New Zealand on 5th May 1858 14
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West Indies Morton migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 15
Morton Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • Mr. Henry Morton, (b. 1615), aged 20, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Alexander" arriving in Barbados in 1635 16
  • Mr. Rowland Morton, (b. 1618), aged 17, British settler traveling aboard the ship "Matthew" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 17
  • Mr. John Morton, (b. 1611), aged 24, British settler traveling aboard the ship "William and John" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 17

Contemporary Notables of the name Morton (post 1700) +

  • P.J. Morton (b. 1981), born as Paul Morton Jr., an American Grammy winning musician, singer, songwriter and record producer
  • Harry Morton (1981-2019), American restaurateur, founder of the restaurant chain Pink Taco
  • Newton Ennis Morton (1929-2018), American population geneticist from Camden, New Jersey, one of the founders of the field of genetic epidemiology
  • Harry Robert "Bob" Morton (1934-2015), American politician, Washington State Senator from Washington's 7th Legislative District (1994-2013)
  • Larry Craig Morton (b. 1943), American former professional NFL football quarterback, into the College Football Hall of Fame
  • William Thomas Green Morton (1819-1868), American dentist who first publicly demonstrated the use of ether as a surgical anesthetic in 1846
  • Charles Hazen "Charlie" Morton (1854-1921), American Major League Baseball outfielder, manager, and League executive
  • Charles "Charlie" Alfred Morton (b. 1983), American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972), American botanist
  • Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton (1890-1941), born Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, American jazz composer
  • ... (Another 111 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Empress of Ireland
  • Mrs. Ruth Jane Morton (1888-1914), née Spruston Canadian Third Class Passenger from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 18
  • Mr. Lowther Morton (1887-1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 18
  • Miss Jane Morton (d. 1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 18
  • Miss Kathleen Morton (d. 1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 18
HMS Prince of Wales
  • Mr. W Morton, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 19
  • Mr. Frederick Charles Morton (b. 1906), "Freddie" English Petty Officer from England, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 19
  • Mr. Morton, British Leading Cook, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 19
  • Mr. Henry Canova Vollam Morton (b. 1892), English Journalist from England, who sailed on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) prior to its sinking 19
North Sea Flood
  • Thomas Morton, British traveler aboard the ferry "Princess Victoria" killed in the North Sea Flood, a major storm surge in 1953
Prince of Wales colliery
  • Mr. Samuel Morton (b. 1838), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 20
RMS Lusitania
  • Mr. Leslie Noel Morton, English Able-Bodied Seaman from Liverpool, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking by escaping in a collapsible 21
  • Mr. John Clifford Morton, English Able-Bodied Seaman from Liverpool, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 21
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  12. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 3rd March 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/elizabeth
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  20. Entombed in flood and flame (retrieved 3rd August 2021). Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20120603025705/http://www.crosskeys.me.uk/history/prince.htm
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