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Motton Name Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Mutton .

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


Similar surnames: Molton, Moton, Morton, Wotton, Totton, Mittan, Mitton, Cotton, Mutton

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Where is the Motton family from?

You can see how Motton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Motton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Motton families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Motton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Motton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Motton. 50% of Motton men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Motton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Motton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Motton. For the veterans among your Motton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Motton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Motton in 1961 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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