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Motcow Family History

Motcow 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: Morcom, Mosco, Motto, Modrow, Morrow, Morcos, Moton, Moskow, Motton

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Where is the Motcow family from?

You can see how Motcow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motcow family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Motcow family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Motcow's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Motcow families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Motcow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motcow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Motcow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Motcow. For the veterans among your Motcow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motcow lifespan?

Average Motcow life expectancy in 1983 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motcow 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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