Motson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Motson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Motson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 11
Female Servant 7
Labourer 3
Farmer 2
Wheel Wright 2
Lead Miner 2
Cotton Weaver 1
Gas Maker 1
Linen 1
Power Loom Weaver 1
Brick Maker 1
Carpenter 1
F Servant 1
Licenced Victualler 1
Stationer 1
Independent 1
Male Servant 1
Clothier 1
Cork Cutter 1
Fitter 1
House Keeper 1
Lath Tender 1
Machine Minder J 1
Shoe Maker Joiner 1

Motson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Matson 83% 6,456
2 Metson 83% 2,031
3 Mitson 83% 2,010
4 Motson 100% 885
5 Mattson 71% 299

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The surname Motson is the 4th most popular variant of Matson.

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