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Mottla Family History

Mottla 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: Motta, Motola, Mottola, Mottl, Cotta, Mota, Molla, Mottram, Motte

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Where is the Mottla family from?

You can see how Mottla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mottla families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mottla's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mottla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottla 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 Mottla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mottla. 100% of Mottla men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mottla women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mottla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Mottla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottla 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mottla. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mottla. For the veterans among your Mottla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottla lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Mottla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mottla in 1981 was 89, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mottla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottla 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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