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Mottolese Family History

Mottolese 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: Mottola, Mottley, Montesi, Toles, Monteleone, Motte, Zottola, Cottle

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Where is the Mottolese family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottolese 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 Mottolese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mottolese. 100% of Mottolese men worked as a Barber.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

What Mottolese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Mottolese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottolese 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Mottolese. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mottolese. For the veterans among your Mottolese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottolese lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mottolese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mottolese in 1968 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottolese 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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