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Motisko Family History

Motisko 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: Misko, Motzko, Mosko, Matsko, Mosco, Mosso, Matis, Modesto, Morioka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motisko 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 24 census records available for the last name Motisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motisko 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Motisko. 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 10 military records available for the last name Motisko. For the veterans among your Motisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motisko lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Motisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Motisko in 1970 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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