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Motherall Family History

Motherall Name 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: Wetherall, Bothell, Fothergill, Rothermel, Theall, Catterall, Morrall

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Where is the Motherall family from?

You can see how Motherall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motherall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Motherall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Motherall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Motherall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Motherall families in 1891.
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What did your Motherall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Motherall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Motherall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motherall 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Motherall. 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 74 military records available for the last name Motherall. For the veterans among your Motherall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motherall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Motherall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Motherall in 1970 was 79, and 71 in 2000.

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