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Motbey Family History

Motbey 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: Motley, Mosley, Morley, Mosby, Motte, Matey, Mabey, Money, Mourey

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Where is the Motbey family from?

You can see how Motbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Motbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Motbey families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Motbey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Motbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Motbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motbey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Motbey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Motbey. For the veterans among your Motbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motbey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Motbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Motbey in 1973 was 90, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motbey 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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