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Motherson Family History

Motherson 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: Matherson, Mcpherson, Otterson, Brotherson, Matheson, Mathewson

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Where is the Motherson family from?

You can see how Motherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motherson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Motherson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Motherson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motherson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Motherson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Motherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motherson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Motherson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Motherson. For the veterans among your Motherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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