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Mottz Family History

Mottz 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: Motta, Motte, Mott, Motto, Motz, Moltz, Montz, Mootz, Mottl, Motts

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Where is the Mottz family from?

You can see how Mottz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mottz families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mottz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Mottz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottz 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mottz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mottz. For the veterans among your Mottz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Mottz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mottz in 1966 was 80, and 54 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottz 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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