Origins of the Moten surname
About the Motens
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Interesting facts about Moten
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Moten surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Moten first names?
John
James
Mary
Annie
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Common jobs for Motens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Motens in 1921
Artificial Flower Maker
1
At Home
1
Cigarette Maker
1
Cotton Factory Rover
1
Dairy Maid
1
Common male occupations for Motens in 1921
Farm Hands
10
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Bellmen And Related Occupations
3
Cooks
3
General Farmers
3
