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Mottweiler Family History

Mottweiler 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: Rothweiler, Detweiler, Mittleider, Potteiger, Osweiler, Manweiler

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Where is the Mottweiler family from?

You can see how Mottweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Mottweiler families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mottweiler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mottweiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Mottweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottweiler 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mottweiler. 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 65 military records available for the last name Mottweiler. For the veterans among your Mottweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottweiler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mottweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mottweiler in 1964 was 74, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottweiler 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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