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Motily Family History

Motily 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, Kotila, Bodily, Motley, Motola, Motel, Motl, Mosely, Motyl

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Where is the Motily family from?

You can see how Motily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motily family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motily families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motily's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motily families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motily 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 18 census records available for the last name Motily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motily 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Motily. 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 Motily. For the veterans among your Motily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motily lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Motily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Motily in 1969 was 86, and 81 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motily 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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