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Motle Family History

Motle 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: Mole, Molle, Motte, Motley, Moyle, Motl, Mogle, Mote, Moule, Mule

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Where is the Motle family from?

You can see how Motle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Motle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Motle families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motle's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Motle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Motle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motle 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Motle. 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 27 military records available for the last name Motle. For the veterans among your Motle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Motle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Motle in 1969 was 72, and 72 in 1979.

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