Origins of the Motion surname
About the Motions
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Interesting facts about Motion
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Motion surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Motions most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Motion first names?
James
John
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Motions
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Motions in 1921
Domestic Servant
13
Dressmaker
10
F S
8
Housekeeper
5
Linen Weaver
5
Common male occupations for Motions in 1921
Farm Servant
15
Shoemaker
15
Fisherman
12
Ploughman
11
Farmer
9
