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Origins of the Motley surname

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About the Motleys

We have a total number of 5382 records for people with the last name Motley.

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Where do most Motleys live?

In 1921, most Motleys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Motleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,370 records for the Motley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Motleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Motleys.

What are the most common Motley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Motleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Motleys in 1921
General Servant

17

Dressmaker

12

Laundress

12

House Keeper

11

General Servant Domestic

10

Common Male occupations for Motleys in 1921
Farmer

43

Agricultural Labourer

28

Farm Hands

21

General Farmers

16

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

16

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