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Mottinger Family History

Mottinger 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: Pottinger, Ottinger, Hottinger, Motsinger, Gettinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Mottinger family from?

You can see how Mottinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mottinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Mottinger families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottinger's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mottinger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottinger 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 Mottinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mottinger. 27% of Mottinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mottinger women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mottinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mottinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottinger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mottinger. 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 387 military records available for the last name Mottinger. For the veterans among your Mottinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mottinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mottinger in 1956 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mottinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottinger 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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