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Mottin Family History

Mottin 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: Motton, Martin, Botten, Cotton, Zotti, Motta, Morton, Potvin, Mitton

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Where is the Mottin family from?

You can see how Mottin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mottin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mottin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mottin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Mottin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottin 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 Mottin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mottin. 38% of Mottin 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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Mottin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mottin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottin 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Mottin. 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 123 military records available for the last name Mottin. For the veterans among your Mottin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mottin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mottin in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mottin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottin 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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