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Mottl Name Meaning

South German: variant of Motl .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Motil, Motte, Mott, Motl, Goettl, Hotte, Model, Hott, Matte, Montz

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Where is the Mottl family from?

You can see how Mottl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mottl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Mottl families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mottl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mottl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mottl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mottl. 17% of Mottl men worked as a Machinist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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What Mottl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Mottl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 340 immigration records available for the last name Mottl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 590 military records available for the last name Mottl. For the veterans among your Mottl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mottl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mottl in 1962 was 77, and 57 in 2004.

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