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Motway Family History

Motway 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: Morway, Conway, Monday, Motta, Mota, Rodway, Mowad, Morvay, Gotay

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Where is the Motway family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Motway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Motway. 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 35 military records available for the last name Motway. For the veterans among your Motway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Motway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Motway in 1969 was 65, and 63 in 1973.

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