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Origins of the Motts surname

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About the Mottses

We have a total number of 1446 records for people with the last name Motts.

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Where do most Mottses live?

In 1921, most Mottses lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Mottses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,250 records for the Motts surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Mottses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mottses.

What are the most common Motts first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mottses

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

Common Female occupations for Mottses in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Publican

6

Baker

4

Domestic Servant

4

Housemaid Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Mottses in 1921
Butcher

19

Carpenter

12

Master

10

Agricultural Labourer

7

Baker

6

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