Origins of the Mote surname
About the Motes
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Interesting facts about Mote
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
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What are the most common Mote first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Motes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Motes in 1921
Dressmaker
8
Annuitant
6
Domestic Servant
6
Living On Own Means
6
Cotton Weaver
5
Common male occupations for Motes in 1921
Solicitor
17
Agricultural Labourer
12
Decorator
12
Farm Hands
12
Cotton Spinner
11
