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Motshman Family History

Motshman 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: Rothman, Mossman, Othman, Oshman, Moosman, Marshman, Mosman, Moseman

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Where is the Motshman family from?

You can see how Motshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motshman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motshman families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motshman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Motshman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motshman 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 Motshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motshman. 100% of Motshman men worked as a Manager.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Motshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Motshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motshman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Motshman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Motshman. For the veterans among your Motshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motshman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1994, in the United States, Motshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Motshman in 1957 was 60, and 89 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motshman 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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