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Mottishan Family History

Mottishan 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: Moynihan, Mattison, Moisan, Gottesman, Mohan, Motta, Montesano

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Where is the Mottishan family from?

You can see how Mottishan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottishan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mottishan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Mottishan families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottishan's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Mottishan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mottishan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottishan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mottishan. 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 military records available for the last name Mottishan. For the veterans among your Mottishan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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