Origins of the Moten surname

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    In 1921, most Motens lived in west-midlands

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    71 Moten Travel & migration records
    67 Motens found in all Census records

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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

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    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

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