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Motus Family History

Motus 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: Matus, Motes, Motts, Moses, Moss, Loftus, Mogul, Motta, Mota, Kotas

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Where is the Motus family from?

You can see how Motus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motus family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Motus families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Motus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Motus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motus 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 177 census records available for the last name Motus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motus 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Motus. 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 43 military records available for the last name Motus. For the veterans among your Motus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Motus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Motus in 1967 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motus 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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