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Motayne Family History

Motayne 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: Montagne, Mayne, Moragne, Ronayne, Mohan, Morant, Coyne, Ozanne

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Where is the Motayne family from?

You can see how Motayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motayne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motayne family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motayne's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Motayne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motayne 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 Motayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motayne. 100% of Motayne 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
    100%

What Motayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Motayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motayne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Motayne. 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 military records available for the last name Motayne. For the veterans among your Motayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motayne lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Motayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Motayne in 1991 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motayne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motayne 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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