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Motler Family History

Motler Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Motlow itself a variant of Mutlow.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Motler family from?

You can see how Motler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Motler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Motler families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Motler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Motler families in 1891.
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What did your Motler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Motler. 100% of Motler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Domestic Duties
    100%

What Motler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Motler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motler 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Motler. 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 150 military records available for the last name Motler. For the veterans among your Motler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Motler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Motler in 1963 was 71, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motler 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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