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Motthieson Family History

Motthieson 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: Mathieson, Matthiesen, Matteson, Mattison, Mathison, Mathiason

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Where is the Motthieson family from?

You can see how Motthieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motthieson family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Motthieson families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Motthieson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motthieson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Motthieson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Motthieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motthieson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Motthieson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Motthieson. For the veterans among your Motthieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motthieson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motthieson 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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