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Motton Family History

Motton Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Mutton.

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


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Where is the Motton family from?

You can see how Motton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Motton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Motton families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Motton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Motton families in 1891.
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What did your Motton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Motton. 50% of Motton men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Motton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Motton were Plumber gasfitter and Retired 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Plumber gasfitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Nurse
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Retired domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Motton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Motton. 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 485 military records available for the last name Motton. For the veterans among your Motton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Motton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Motton in 1961 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motton 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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