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Motkus Family History

Motkus 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: Mockus, Malkus, Matus, Mikus, Minkus, Moncus, Vitkus, Markus, Norkus

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Where is the Motkus family from?

You can see how Motkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motkus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Motkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Motkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motkus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Motkus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Motkus. For the veterans among your Motkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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