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Motlinger Family History

Motlinger 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: Motsinger, Pottinger, Ottinger, Oblinger, Hollinger, Bollinger

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Where is the Motlinger family from?

You can see how Motlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motlinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motlinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Motlinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Motlinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Motlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motlinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Motlinger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Motlinger. For the veterans among your Motlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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