Origins of the Motte surname
About the Mottes
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Interesting facts about Motte
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Motte surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Mottes most likely to marry?
la Mottes
&
de Mottes
Our tell us which families married Mottes.
What are the most common Motte first names?
John
Charles
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Mottes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mottes in 1921
Dressmaker
8
Living On Own Means
6
Laundress
5
Servant
4
House Servant
3
Common male occupations for Mottes in 1921
Carpenter
8
Yeoman
4
Butcher
3
Lab
3
Stationer
3
