Origins of the Mottley surname
About the Mottleys
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Interesting facts about Mottley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mottley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1800.
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What are the most common Mottley first names?
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John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Mottleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mottleys in 1921
Living On Own Means
4
Dressmaker
3
Fund Holder
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Power Loom Weaver Cotton
3
Common male occupations for Mottleys in 1921
Banker's Clerk
4
Cotton Piecer
4
Cotton Spinner
4
Bank Clerk
3
Errand Boy
3
