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Motica Family History

Motica 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: Monica, Modica, Mojica, Motta, Mota, Morici, Kotila, Mosca, Morita

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Where is the Motica family from?

You can see how Motica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motica family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motica family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motica's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Motica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motica surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motica ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Motica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Motica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motica 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Motica. 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 7 military records available for the last name Motica. For the veterans among your Motica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motica lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Motica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Motica in 1982 was 97, and 86 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motica 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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