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Origins of the Mottran surname

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About the Mottrans

We have a total number of 129 records for people with the last name Mottran.

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Where do most Mottrans live?

In 1921, most Mottrans lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Mottrans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 79 records for the Mottran surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Mottrans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mottrans.

What are the most common Mottran first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Harriet

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Common jobs for Mottrans

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

Common Female occupations for Mottrans in 1921
Cook Domestic

2

None

2

Brick Presser

1

Felt Hat Trimmer

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Mottrans in 1921
Hawker

2

At School

1

Boiler Maker

1

Breeze Washer

1

Coal Hewer

1

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