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La%20motta Name Meaning

Italian: topographic name from la motta ‘the fortified stronghold’ (compare French Lamotte ) or a habitational name from a place called with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Motta, Lamothe, La Corte, La Polla, La Rosa, Laporta, Lauletta

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You can see how La%20motta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La%20motta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 La%20motta family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded La%20motta's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of La%20motta families in 1920.
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There are 51 military records available for the last name La%20motta. For the veterans among your La%20motta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La%20motta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, La%20motta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for La%20motta in 1966 was 85, and 84 in 1999.

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