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Mots Family History

Mots 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: Moss, Mota, Moes, Mott, Motz, Monts, Mons, Moos, Motes, Motl

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Where is the Mots family from?

You can see how Mots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mots family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mots family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mots's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mots families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mots 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 Mots ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mots. 72% of Mots men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Mots family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mots 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Mots. 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 184 military records available for the last name Mots. For the veterans among your Mots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mots lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Mots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mots in 1978 was 88, and 1 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mots

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mots 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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