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Moota Family History

Moota 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, Moot, Mooty, Moots, Mootz, Moore, Mort, Mora, Cotta

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Where is the Moota family from?

You can see how Moota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moota families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Moota's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Moota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Moota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Moota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moota 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Moota. 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 9 military records available for the last name Moota. For the veterans among your Moota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moota lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Moota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moota in 1970 was 72, and 56 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moota ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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