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Motteler Family History

Motteler 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: Boteler, Kottler, Mettler, Metteer, Dotterer, Mittler, Motter

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Where is the Motteler family from?

You can see how Motteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motteler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Motteler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Motteler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Motteler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Motteler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motteler 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 Motteler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motteler. 34% of Motteler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Motteler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Motteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motteler 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Motteler. 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 163 military records available for the last name Motteler. For the veterans among your Motteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motteler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Motteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Motteler in 1955 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motteler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motteler 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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