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Motiel Family History

Motiel 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: Motil, Motel, Montiel, Model, Motte, Mortier, Muriel, Stiel, Mosel

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Where is the Motiel family from?

You can see how Motiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motiel family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Motiel's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Motiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Motiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motiel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Motiel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Motiel. For the veterans among your Motiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motiel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Motiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Motiel in 1974 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motiel 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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