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Motie Family History

Motie 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: Motte, Motil, Morie, Montie, Mote, Monie, Mori, Moore, Marie, Mole

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Where is the Motie family from?

You can see how Motie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Motie families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Motie's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Motie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Motie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Motie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motie 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Motie. 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 51 military records available for the last name Motie. For the veterans among your Motie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Motie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Motie in 1978 was 68, and 40 in 1991.

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