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Moteau Family History

Moteau 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: Moreau, Buteau, Motta, Mota, Croteau, Mineau, Morea, Comeau, Moten

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Where is the Moteau family from?

You can see how Moteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moteau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moteau family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moteau's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moteau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moteau 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 82 census records available for the last name Moteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moteau 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 immigration records available for the last name Moteau. 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 Moteau. For the veterans among your Moteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moteau lifespan?

Average Moteau life expectancy in 1978 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moteau 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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