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Motsegood Family History

Motsegood 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: Osgood, Gatewood, Homewood, Ellegood, Spotswood, Rosemond, Botsford

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Where is the Motsegood family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motsegood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Motsegood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motsegood. 100% of Motsegood women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Motsegood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Motsegood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motsegood 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 Motsegood. 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 3 military records available for the last name Motsegood. For the veterans among your Motsegood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motsegood lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Motsegood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Motsegood in 1971 was 82, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motsegood 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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