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Mottley Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and London): variant of Motley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Motley, Uttley, Mousley, Wattley, Mozley, Motte, Otley, Mattey

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Where is the Mottley family from?

You can see how Mottley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mottley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Mottley families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mottley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mottley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mottley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mottley. 84% of Mottley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Cotton Operative Winder
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mottley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottley 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Mottley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 735 military records available for the last name Mottley. For the veterans among your Mottley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mottley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mottley in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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