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Moten Family History

Moten Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a fortified stronghold Middle Dutch mote (see Motte ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moten family from?

You can see how Moten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Moten families living in Kent. This was about 54% of all the recorded Moten's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Moten families in 1891.
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What did your Moten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moten. 100% of Moten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Moten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moten 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Moten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moten. For the veterans among your Moten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moten lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Moten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moten in 1945 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moten 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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