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Motum Family History

Motum Surname Meaning

probably a late variant of Mutton. Compare Mutum.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Motum family from?

You can see how Motum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motum family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Motum families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Motum's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Motum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motum 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 Motum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Motum. 100% of Motum 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Motum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motum 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Motum. 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 38 military records available for the last name Motum. For the veterans among your Motum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motum lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motum 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motum

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