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Motts Family History

Motts Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): variant of Mott with post-medieval excrescent -s. Americanized form of German Motz.

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


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Where is the Motts family from?

You can see how Motts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Motts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Motts families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motts's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Motts families in 1911.
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What did your Motts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Hunter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Motts. 100% of Motts men worked as a Hunter.

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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

  • Hunter
    100%

What Motts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Motts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motts 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Motts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Motts. For the veterans among your Motts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motts lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Motts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Motts in 1958 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motts 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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