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Motlow Family History

Motlow Surname Meaning

see Mutlow.

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


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Where is the Motlow family from?

You can see how Motlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Motlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Motlow families living in Worcestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Motlow's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Motlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motlow 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 Motlow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Motlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motlow 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Motlow. 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 324 military records available for the last name Motlow. For the veterans among your Motlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motlow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Motlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Motlow in 1948 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motlow 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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