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Motak Family History

Motak 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: Mota, Sotak, Moak, Kozak, Mohan, Mora, Mock, Monk, Rota, Mak

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Where is the Motak family from?

You can see how Motak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Motak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Motak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Motak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motak 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 Motak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Delivery Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motak. 100% of Motak men worked as a Delivery Truck Driver.

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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

  • Delivery Truck Driver
    100%

What Motak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Motak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motak 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Motak. 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 124 military records available for the last name Motak. For the veterans among your Motak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Motak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Motak in 1970 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motak 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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