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Motro Family History

Motro 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: Mitro, Motto, Metro, Morro, Moro, Monro, Mori, Moore, Mort, More

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Where is the Motro family from?

You can see how Motro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motro family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motro's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Motro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motro 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 33 census records available for the last name Motro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motro 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Motro. 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 Motro. For the veterans among your Motro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motro lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Motro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Motro in 1998 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motro 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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