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Motal Family History

Motal 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: Mota, Motil, Motel, Motl, Motyl, Mottl, Mital, Mohan, Mora, Rota

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Where is the Motal family from?

You can see how Motal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Motal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Motal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Motal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motal 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 Motal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motal. 50% of Motal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Motal women worked as a Housemaid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Motal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Motal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motal 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Motal. 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 105 military records available for the last name Motal. For the veterans among your Motal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Motal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Motal in 1968 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motal 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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