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Moteva Family History

Moteva 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: Motta, Mota, Votava, Morena, Morera, Montera, Mateja, Morea, Moneta

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Where is the Moteva family from?

You can see how Moteva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moteva family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Moteva families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Moteva's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Moteva families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Moteva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moteva 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 Moteva. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moteva. For the veterans among your Moteva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moteva lifespan?

Average Moteva life expectancy in 2002 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moteva 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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