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Mottman Family History

Mottman 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: Mittman, Gottman, Lottman, Hottman, Cottman, Rottman, Kottman, Ottman

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Where is the Mottman family from?

You can see how Mottman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mottman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mottman family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mottman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottman 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 Mottman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mottman. 34% of Mottman men 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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Mottman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Mottman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mottman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mottman. For the veterans among your Mottman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Mottman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mottman in 1968 was 82, and 83 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mottman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottman 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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