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Motas Family History

Motas 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, Kotas, Matas, Motes, Moras, Motts, Jonas, Moses, Moss, Mohan

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Where is the Motas family from?

You can see how Motas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Motas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Motas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Motas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Motas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Motas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motas. 100% of Motas men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Motas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Motas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motas 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Motas. 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 67 military records available for the last name Motas. For the veterans among your Motas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Motas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Motas in 1968 was 66, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motas 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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