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Motin Family History

Motin Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Motin family from?

You can see how Motin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Motin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Motin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Motin families in 1901.
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What did your Motin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motin. 67% of Motin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Motin women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Motin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Motin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motin 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Motin. 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 145 military records available for the last name Motin. For the veterans among your Motin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Motin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Motin in 1961 was 40, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motin 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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