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Moty Family History

Moty 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: Moy, Mota, Monty, Mory, Mott, Motz, Mooty, Coty, Motl, Doty

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Where is the Moty family from?

You can see how Moty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Moty family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Moty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moty 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 Moty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moty. 50% of Moty men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Moty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Moty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moty 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Moty. 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 27 military records available for the last name Moty. For the veterans among your Moty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Moty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moty in 1973 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moty 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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