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Motha Family History

Motha 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, Mohan, Mora, Roth, Cotta, Rota, Ota, Molla, Mathai

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Where is the Motha family from?

You can see how Motha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Motha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Motha family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motha's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Motha families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Motha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motha. 100% of Motha men worked as a Painter and 100% of Motha women worked as a Home.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    100%

What Motha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Motha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motha 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Motha. 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 35 military records available for the last name Motha. For the veterans among your Motha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Motha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Motha in 1966 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motha 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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