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Mothersbaugh Family History

Mothersbaugh Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Muttersbach, a topographic name from a stream in Palatinate named Mutterbach.

The first part translated into English as ‘mother's’.

The second a rendition to reflect the German pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Mothersbaugh family from?

You can see how Mothersbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothersbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mothersbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mothersbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mothersbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mothersbaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Mothersbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mothersbaugh. 100% of Mothersbaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Mothersbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothersbaugh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mothersbaugh. 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 194 military records available for the last name Mothersbaugh. For the veterans among your Mothersbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mothersbaugh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mothersbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mothersbaugh in 1947 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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