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Mote Family History

Mote Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Cambridgeshire): variant of Moat. In some cases possibly also French: rare variant of Motte

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


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Where is the Mote family from?

You can see how Mote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 93 Mote families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mote's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mote families in 1891.
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What did your Mote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mote. 100% of Mote men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Mote 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Mote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Mote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mote 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 Mote. 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 Mote. For the veterans among your Mote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mote lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mote in 1948 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mote 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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