Origins of the Motherwell surname
About the Motherwells
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Interesting facts about Motherwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Motherwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
Who were Motherwells most likely to marry?
Boskills
Our tell us which families married Motherwells.
What are the most common Motherwell first names?
William
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Motherwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Motherwells in 1921
House Keeper
8
Farmers Daughter
6
Farmer Daur
5
Farmer's Daughter
5
Farmer's Wife
5
Common male occupations for Motherwells in 1921
Carter
7
Farmer
7
Joiner
7
Farmer's Son
6
Blacksmith
5
