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Motah Family History

Motah 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: Mota, Totah, Mohan, Mora, Roth, Rota, Motta, Ota, Kotas, Montag

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Where is the Motah family from?

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

There are 109 census records available for the last name Motah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motah 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Motah. 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 Motah. For the veterans among your Motah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motah lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Motah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Motah in 1975 was 64, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motah 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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