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
Scholar 12
Agricultural Labourer 6
Farmer 3
Coal Miner 3
Tailor 2
Farm Labourer 2
Shoe Maker 2
Living On Income 1
Plasterer 1
Blacksmith 1
Telegraphist 1
Cord Wainer 1
Horse Keeper Groom 1
Nurse Domestic Servant 1
Pianoforte Teacher 1
Porter 1
Tin Maker 1
Bricklayer's Labourer 1
Domestic Servant Nurse 1
Machine Smith 1
Metal Filer 1
Nurse Domestic 1
Railway Porter 1
School Board Officer 1
Stove Gate Fitter 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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