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Mottern Family History

Mottern Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mattern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mottern family from?

You can see how Mottern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mottern family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mottern's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mottern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottern 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 Mottern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mottern. 31% of Mottern men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Mottern women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mottern were Manager and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Mottern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mottern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottern 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Mottern. 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 763 military records available for the last name Mottern. For the veterans among your Mottern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottern lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mottern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mottern in 1962 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottern 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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