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Origins of the Mottershead surname

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About the Mottersheads

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Where do most Mottersheads live?

In 1921, most Mottersheads lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Mottersheads

How common is your surname?

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

We have 10,500 records for the Mottershead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1573.

Who were Mottersheads most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mottershead first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mottersheads

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

Common Female occupations for Mottersheads in 1921
Silk Winder

56

Cotton Weaver

51

Dressmaker

35

Silk Weaver

34

Laundress

31

Common Male occupations for Mottersheads in 1921
Coal Miner

55

Silk Weaver

55

Farmer

51

Farm Labourer

40

General Labourer

39

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