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Motteshard Family History

Motteshard 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: Montesano, Mothershead, Gothard, Morehart, Moothart, Mortellaro

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Where is the Motteshard family from?

You can see how Motteshard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motteshard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Motteshard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Motteshard families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Motteshard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Motteshard families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Motteshard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motteshard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Motteshard. 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 7 military records available for the last name Motteshard. For the veterans among your Motteshard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motteshard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Motteshard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Motteshard in 1972 was 71, and 60 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motteshard 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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