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Mothwell Family History

Mothwell 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: Rothwell, Bothwell, Bothell, Mowell, Southwell, Rothell, Otwell

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Where is the Mothwell family from?

You can see how Mothwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mothwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mothwell family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mothwell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Mothwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mothwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothwell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mothwell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mothwell. For the veterans among your Mothwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mothwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mothwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mothwell

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