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Motke Family History

Motke 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: Motte, Miotke, Mote, Moke, Moake, Moore, Cocke, Mole, More, Mock

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Where is the Motke family from?

You can see how Motke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motke 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 66 census records available for the last name Motke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Motke. 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 Motke. For the veterans among your Motke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Motke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Motke in 1969 was 73, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motke 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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