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Motherspaugh Family History

Motherspaugh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mothersbaugh, Mothershead, Buterbaugh, Puterbaugh, Overbaugh

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Where is the Motherspaugh family from?

You can see how Motherspaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motherspaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motherspaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Motherspaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Motherspaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Motherspaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Motherspaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motherspaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Motherspaugh. 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 51 military records available for the last name Motherspaugh. For the veterans among your Motherspaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motherspaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Motherspaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Motherspaugh in 1964 was 86, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motherspaugh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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