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Moter Family History

Moter 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: Moder, Mower, Soter, Moser, Moyer, Muter, Meter, Morter, Moher

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Where is the Moter family from?

You can see how Moter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Moter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Moter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moter 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 Moter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moter. 82% of Moter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moter women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Moter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moter 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Moter. 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 Moter. For the veterans among your Moter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Moter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moter in 1962 was 81, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moter 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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