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Motherway Family History

Motherway Surname Meaning

Irish: of obscure origin apparently an English name (of uncertain origin) that was imported to Ireland from Bristol in the 18th century.

In Ireland it is common in east Cork.

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


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Where is the Motherway family from?

You can see how Motherway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motherway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Motherway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Motherway families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Motherway's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Motherway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motherway 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 Motherway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motherway. 24% of Motherway men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Motherway women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Motherway were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Motherway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motherway 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Motherway. 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 267 military records available for the last name Motherway. For the veterans among your Motherway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motherway lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Motherway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Motherway in 1944 was 32, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motherway 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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