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Motlon Family History

Motlon 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: Moton, Motton, Moulton, Moron, Cotton, Malon, Molloy, Moon, Morton

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Where is the Motlon family from?

You can see how Motlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motlon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Motlon families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Motlon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Motlon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Motlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motlon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Motlon. 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 Motlon. For the veterans among your Motlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motlon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Motlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Motlon in 1979 was 68, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motlon 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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