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Von Motz Family History

Von Motz 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: Van Cott, Van Note, Minamoto, Morimoto, Van Hook, Van Dorn, Bonomo

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Where is the Von Motz family from?

You can see how Von Motz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Motz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Von Motz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Motz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Von Motz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Von Motz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Motz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Von Motz. 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 488 military records available for the last name Von Motz. For the veterans among your Von Motz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Motz lifespan?

Average Von Motz life expectancy in 2000 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Von Motz 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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