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Mottan Family History

Mottan 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: Motta, Mittan, Motton, Mohan, Notman, Cotta, Botten, Cotton, Mota

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Where is the Mottan family from?

You can see how Mottan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mottan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mottan family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mottan families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Mottan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mottan. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mottan. For the veterans among your Mottan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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