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Motten Family History

Motten 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: Botten, Motte, Cotten, Morten, Otten, Motter, Moten, Totten, Metten

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Where is the Motten family from?

You can see how Motten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Motten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Motten family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Motten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Motten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motten 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 Motten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Motten. 100% of Motten 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Motten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Motten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motten 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Motten. 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 283 military records available for the last name Motten. For the veterans among your Motten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motten lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Motten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Motten in 1950 was 42, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motten 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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