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Lamotte Family History

Lamotte Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: topographic name for someone who lived by a motte (i.e. a protective mound surrounding a fortified stronghold) a variant of Motte 1 with the definite article la; or a habitational name from any of the places in France and in Belgium (Wallonia) named Lamotte or La Motte.

This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium.

Compare Lamothe and Delamotte.

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


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Where is the Lamotte family from?

You can see how Lamotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamotte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Lamotte families living in Surrey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lamotte's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Lamotte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamotte 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 Lamotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lamotte. 60% of Lamotte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lamotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamotte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lamotte. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lamotte. For the veterans among your Lamotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamotte lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lamotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lamotte in 1947 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamotte 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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