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Motey Family History

Motey 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: Matey, Money, Morey, Motley, Cotey, Moten, Motel, Motes, Mosey, Mote

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Where is the Motey family from?

You can see how Motey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Motey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Motey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Motey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motey 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 128 census records available for the last name Motey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Motey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Motey. For the veterans among your Motey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motey lifespan?

Average Motey life expectancy in 1975 was 20 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 Motey 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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