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Moteo Family History

Moteo 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: Motto, Moten, Motel, Motes, Mateo, Mote, Moses, Mole, More, Muto

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Where is the Moteo family from?

You can see how Moteo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moteo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Moteo families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Moteo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Moteo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moteo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Moteo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Moteo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moteo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Moteo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Moteo. For the veterans among your Moteo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moteo lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Moteo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moteo in 1987 was 76, and 41 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moteo 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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