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Momota Family History

Momota Surname 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: Motta, Mota, Milota, Yokota, Sobota, Moot, Mooty, Somoza, Morita

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Where is the Momota family from?

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

What did your Momota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Momota. 100% of Momota women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Momota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Momota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momota 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Momota. 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 4 military records available for the last name Momota. For the veterans among your Momota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momota lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Momota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Momota in 1975 was 81, and 73 in 1999.

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