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Mothersole Family History

Mothersole Surname Meaning

see Mothersill.

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


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Where is the Mothersole family from?

You can see how Mothersole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothersole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mothersole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Mothersole families living in Suffolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mothersole's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mothersole families in 1891.
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What did your Mothersole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mothersole. 43% of Mothersole men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Mothersole women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mothersole were Public Works Contractor and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Public Works Contractor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mothersole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothersole 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Mothersole. 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 339 military records available for the last name Mothersole. For the veterans among your Mothersole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mothersole lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Mothersole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mothersole in 1962 was 85, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mothersole 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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