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Motland Family History

Motland 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: Morland, Moland, Mortland, Holland, Boland, Maitland, Rowland

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Where is the Motland family from?

You can see how Motland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Motland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Motland families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Motland's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Motland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motland 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 Motland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motland. 100% of Motland men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Motland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Motland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motland 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Motland. 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 42 military records available for the last name Motland. For the veterans among your Motland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Motland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Motland in 1964 was 75, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motland 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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