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Mottey Family History

Mottey 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: Motte, Motley, Motter, Mattey, Mottley, Ottey, Otter, Notte, Botten

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Where is the Mottey family from?

You can see how Mottey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mottey families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Mottey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottey 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 Mottey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duties
    100%

What Mottey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Mottey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mottey. 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 76 military records available for the last name Mottey. For the veterans among your Mottey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mottey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mottey in 1966 was 67, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mottey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottey 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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