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Motycka Family History

Motycka Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Motyčka): from a diminutive of Motyka.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the Polish cognate Motyczka.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Motycka family from?

You can see how Motycka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motycka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Motycka families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Motycka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motycka families in 1920.
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What did your Motycka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motycka. 32% of Motycka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Supervisor
    11%

What Motycka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Motycka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motycka 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Motycka. 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 102 military records available for the last name Motycka. For the veterans among your Motycka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motycka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Motycka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Motycka in 1962 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motycka 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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