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Motes Family History

Motes Surname Meaning

Catalan (Valencia): from the plural of mota ‘hillock’ (see Mota). German (North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained.

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


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You can see how Motes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Motes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Motes families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Motes families in 1891.
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What did your Motes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Motes. 100% of Motes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Motes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Motes. For the veterans among your Motes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Motes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Motes in 1952 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motes 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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