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Lamotta Family History

Lamotta 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: La Motta, Lamott, Lamotte, Motta, Laporta, Lamont, Lamothe, Lasota

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Where is the Lamotta family from?

You can see how Lamotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamotta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Lamotta families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lamotta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lamotta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamotta 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 Lamotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamotta. 37% of Lamotta men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Barber
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Lamotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Lamotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamotta 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Lamotta. 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 151 military records available for the last name Lamotta. For the veterans among your Lamotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamotta lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lamotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lamotta in 1952 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamotta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamotta 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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