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Motos Family History

Motos 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: Matos, Fotos, Moros, Botos, Moos, Motes, Moton, Motts, Moses, Moss

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Where is the Motos family from?

You can see how Motos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motos family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motos's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Motos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motos. 50% of Motos men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Jornalero
    25%
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Motos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motos 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Motos. 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 21 military records available for the last name Motos. For the veterans among your Motos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motos lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Motos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Motos in 1974 was 93, and 76 in 2003.

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