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De Motte Family History

De Motte 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: Demotte, Demonte, Del Monte, De Witte, Demott, Dermott, De Ponte

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Where is the De Motte family from?

You can see how De Motte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Motte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most De Motte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 De Motte family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded De Motte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of De Motte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Motte 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 3,000 census records available for the last name De Motte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Motte 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Motte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name De Motte. For the veterans among your De Motte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Motte lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, De Motte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for De Motte in 1978 was 90, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Motte 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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