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Mottlowitz Family History

Mottlowitz 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: Moskowitz, Koplowitz, Mendlowitz, Kottwitz, Moscowitz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Mottlowitz family from?

You can see how Mottlowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottlowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mottlowitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottlowitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mottlowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mottlowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottlowitz 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 Mottlowitz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mottlowitz. For the veterans among your Mottlowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottlowitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Mottlowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mottlowitz in 1973 was 66, and 99 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottlowitz 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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