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Motis Family History

Motis 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: Matis, Moris, Molis, Motil, Motes, Motts, Otis, Mori, Moses, Boris

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Where is the Motis family from?

You can see how Motis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Motis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Motis families living in Berkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Motis's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Motis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motis 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 Motis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motis. 39% of Motis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Motis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Dentist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Motis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Motis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motis 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Motis. 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 220 military records available for the last name Motis. For the veterans among your Motis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Motis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Motis in 1945 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motis 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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