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Mottas Family History

Mottas 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, Mattas, Motts, Cotta, Mota, Kotas, Montag, Mottram, Motte

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Where is the Mottas family from?

You can see how Mottas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mottas families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottas's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Mottas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottas 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 Mottas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Mottas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mottas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mottas. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mottas. For the veterans among your Mottas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mottas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mottas in 1961 was 40, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottas 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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