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Moton Family History

Moton Name Meaning

English: variant of Mutton . Probably also an altered form of English Morton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Motton, Moon, Morton, Molton, Totton, Toon, Borton, Tuton, Groton

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Where is the Moton family from?

You can see how Moton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Moton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Moton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moton. 100% of Moton men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 80% of Moton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    6%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Moton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moton 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Moton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moton. For the veterans among your Moton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Moton in 1955 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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