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Motion Family History

Motion Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Mowson.

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


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Where is the Motion family from?

You can see how Motion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Motion families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Motion families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Motion families in 1891.
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What did your Motion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Surveyor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Motion. 100% of Motion men worked as a Chartered Surveyor and 85% of Motion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Surveyor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Motion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motion 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Motion. 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 239 military records available for the last name Motion. For the veterans among your Motion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motion lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Motion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Motion in 1969 was 77, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motion 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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