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Mottis Family History

Mottis 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: Mattis, Ottis, Motts, Morris, Zotti, Motta, Martis, Matis, Motte

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Where is the Mottis family from?

You can see how Mottis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mottis family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mottis's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Mottis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottis 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 Mottis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mottis. 100% of Mottis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mottis women worked as a Seamstress.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mottis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Mottis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mottis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mottis. For the veterans among your Mottis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Mottis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mottis in 1970 was 83, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottis 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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