Origins of the Motby surname
About the Motbys
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Interesting facts about Motby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Motby surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Motby first names?
William
John
Ada Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Motbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Motbys in 1921
Woolen Weaver
3
Woollen Weaver
3
Ag Lab Wife
1
Cloth Picker
1
Cotton Factory Worker
1
Common male occupations for Motbys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Cordwainer
2
Iron Turner
2
Bricklayer
1
Carter
1
