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Mothe Family History

Mothe Surname Meaning

see Mott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mothe family from?

You can see how Mothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mothe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mothe family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mothe's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mothe families in 1891.
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What did your Mothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mothe. 50% of Mothe women worked as an Unpaid Household 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 Household Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothe 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Mothe. 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 976 military records available for the last name Mothe. For the veterans among your Mothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mothe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mothe in 1971 was 93, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mothe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mothe 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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