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Mot Family History

Mot 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: Mort, Mo, Moy, Most, Mok, Mont, Mota, Mon, Moat, Mott

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Where is the Mot family from?

You can see how Mot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mot family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mot's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mot. 100% of Mot men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mot 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Mot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Mot. For the veterans among your Mot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mot lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Mot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mot in 1989 was 63, and 84 in 1994.

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