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Motzer Family History

Motzer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Motz 1 and

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


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Where is the Motzer family from?

You can see how Motzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Motzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Motzer families living in Dorset. This was about 89% of all the recorded Motzer's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Motzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motzer 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 Motzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motzer. 22% of Motzer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Motzer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Motzer were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Painter
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Motzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Motzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motzer 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Motzer. 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 602 military records available for the last name Motzer. For the veterans among your Motzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motzer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Motzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Motzer in 1955 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motzer 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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