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La Motta Family History

La Motta Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name from la motta ‘the fortified stronghold’ (compare French Lamotte)

or a habitational name from a place called with this word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how La Motta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La Motta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 La Motta family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded La Motta's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of La Motta families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name La Motta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La Motta 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 347 immigration records available for the last name La Motta. 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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There are 51 military records available for the last name La Motta. For the veterans among your La Motta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La Motta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, La Motta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for La Motta in 1966 was 85, and 84 in 1999.

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