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Motteram Family History

Motteram Surname Meaning

see Mottram.

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


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Where is the Motteram family from?

You can see how Motteram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motteram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Motteram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Motteram families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Motteram's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Motteram families in 1891.
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What did your Motteram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assisting Father On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Motteram. 60% of Motteram men worked as an Assisting Father On Farm and 86% of Motteram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Motteram were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Assisting Father On Farm
    60%
  • Dairy Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Licensed Victualler
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Motteram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Motteram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motteram 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Motteram. 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 143 military records available for the last name Motteram. For the veterans among your Motteram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motteram lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Motteram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Motteram in 1964 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motteram 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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