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Motely Family History

Motely 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: Motel, Mosely, Lovely, Model, Matey, Mosel, Morell, Morel, Mowell

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Where is the Motely family from?

You can see how Motely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Motely families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Motely's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motely 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 172 census records available for the last name Motely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motely 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Motely. 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 33 military records available for the last name Motely. For the veterans among your Motely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motely lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Motely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Motely in 1974 was 65, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motely 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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