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Motimore Family History

Motimore 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: Mortimore, Mattimore, Latimore, Moore, Mortimer, Baltimore, Wetmore

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Where is the Motimore family from?

You can see how Motimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motimore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Motimore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Motimore families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motimore's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Motimore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motimore 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 32 census records available for the last name Motimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motimore 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Motimore. 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 Motimore. For the veterans among your Motimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motimore 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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