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Motteran Family History

Motteran 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: Mottern, Mottram, Mattern, Montera, Otterman, Motter, Otteman

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Where is the Motteran family from?

You can see how Motteran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motteran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Motteran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Motteran families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Motteran's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Motteran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motteran 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 Motteran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Motteran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motteran 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Motteran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Motteran. For the veterans among your Motteran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motteran lifespan?

Average Motteran life expectancy in 1980 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motteran 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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