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Motay Family History

Motay 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, Gotay, May, Mohan, Mora, Moy, Monday, Rota, Motta, Ota

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Where is the Motay family from?

You can see how Motay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Motay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Motay families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motay's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Motay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motay 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 49 census records available for the last name Motay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motay 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Motay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Motay. For the veterans among your Motay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motay lifespan?

Average Motay life expectancy in 1975 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motay 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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