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Mottson Family History

Mottson 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: Mattson, Motton, Cotton, Morton, Mitton, Mutton, Motto, Matteson

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Where is the Mottson family from?

You can see how Mottson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mottson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mottson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mottson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Mottson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottson 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mottson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mottson. For the veterans among your Mottson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottson lifespan?

Average Mottson life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottson 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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