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Moto Family History

Moto 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: Muto, Mato, Mota, Toto, Soto, Mott, Motto, Goto, Motz, Coto

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Where is the Moto family from?

You can see how Moto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Moto families living in New Jersey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Moto's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Moto families in 1880.
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What did your Moto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moto. 56% of Moto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Moto women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moto were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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
    56%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moto 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Moto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moto. For the veterans among your Moto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moto in 1958 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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