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Mottoe Family History

Mottoe 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, Motto, Motton, Notte, Matte, Cotton, Motta, Morton, Mitton

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Where is the Mottoe family from?

You can see how Mottoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mottoe families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mottoe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mottoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mottoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottoe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mottoe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mottoe. For the veterans among your Mottoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottoe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Mottoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mottoe in 1972 was 90, and 80 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottoe 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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