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Motyka Family History

Motyka Surname Meaning

Polish Czech Slovak and Ukrainian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from motyka ‘hoe’.

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


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Where is the Motyka family from?

You can see how Motyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motyka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Motyka families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Motyka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motyka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motyka 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 Motyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motyka. 31% of Motyka men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Motyka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Motyka were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Press Hand
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Motyka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Motyka. For the veterans among your Motyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motyka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Motyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Motyka in 1955 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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