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Motsinger Family History

Motsinger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Matzinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Motsinger family from?

You can see how Motsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Motsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Motsinger families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Motsinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Motsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motsinger 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 Motsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motsinger. 30% of Motsinger men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Motsinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Motsinger were Truck Driver and Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Helper
    9%

What Motsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Motsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motsinger 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Motsinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Motsinger. For the veterans among your Motsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motsinger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Motsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Motsinger in 1945 was 25, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motsinger 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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